America’s climate-plus spending bill is flawed but essential
The green policies and drug reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act are big victories
After a long path through Congress, a giant tax-and-spend package is on the verge of being passed by Democrats. It will be America’s first significant climate law and a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda. Just weeks ago the bill seemed dead, but a backroom deal brought it back to life. It cleared the Senate along party lines by a single vote. The House looks set to approve it on August 12th, after we go to press (see United States section). As a feat of legislative legerdemain, it is impressive.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Climate policy, at last”
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