In response to President Biden’s announcement that he will no longer be seeking reelection and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, Evergreen Action Executive Director Lena Moffitt released the following statement:

“President Joe Biden has done more to fight the climate crisis and secure a livable future for the American people than any other president in our nation’s history. We are immensely grateful for his leadership and look forward to working with him through the end of this term to further cement his already extraordinary climate legacy. 

“Today, the president made yet another strong choice for our climate, our health, and our future by endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris has been integral to the Biden administration’s most important climate accomplishments and has a long track record as an impactful climate champion. From establishing one of the first environmental justice units in the country when she was the district attorney of San Francisco, to taking on Big Oil in the courts as California Attorney General, to introducing visionary legislation including the Climate Equity Act and Clean School Bus Act in the Senate, Vice President Harris has fought to hold polluters accountable and deliver for the hardest-hit communities her entire career. We are confident that she is ready to carry forward President Biden’s historic legacy and set a new high bar for climate ambition in America.”

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