'The greatest US President for climate in history': Green groups assess Biden legacy as re-election race ends

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President Joe Biden at the GM EV factory in Detroit in 2021 | Credit: White House / Adam Schultz
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President Joe Biden at the GM EV factory in Detroit in 2021 | Credit: White House / Adam Schultz

Green groups call for next President to build on Joe Biden’s climate legacy, after his shock decision not to run for second presidential term

Joe Biden has been showered with praise from leading environmental groups, following his shock decision yesterday not to run for a second term as President, with campaigners hailing his unprecedented support...

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