First ever US president heads to Amazon while climate policies hang in balance
Next week **Joe Biden** makes history as first US leader to visit Amazon rainforest meeting local eco-warriors. His climate-focused trip comes right before major policy shifts expected in Washington
Next sunday Joe Biden plans a ground-breaking trip to Manaus Brazil becoming first-ever US president to step foot in Amazon rainforest. The visit (which includes meetings with local conservation experts) comes at a time when global warming sits high on world agenda
Scientists point out that Amazon trees work as earthʼs lungs absorbing tons of carbon-dioxide; its a key factor in fighting climate issues. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Brazils leader made big promises about stopping forest loss by 2030 but needs help from rich countries to reach this goal
The US made some eco-friendly moves: last year Biden said heʼd ask for 500-million dollars to support Brazilian Amazon Fund however only one-tenth of money reached its destination by mid-23. The whole situation might change soon as Donald Trump whos entering White House in Jan plans to remove many green-focused rules
The incoming administration has different ideas about energy: they want to push US oil-and-gas output to new heights. Trump – who thinks climate change isnt real – aims to cancel Bidens car emission rules and use saved money for tax-cuts extension
- Remove limits on fossil fuel production
- Cancel electric vehicle support programs
- Stop funding international climate projects
- Change emission control rules
Climate change is just a hoax
The presidentʼs Amazon journey continues to Rio where he joins G-20 meeting focusing on world problems like hunger poverty and earth-warming issues
