Omnibus Deal Offers Biden Initial Climate Wins But Omits Broad Authority

The broad year-end spending and policy deal Congress approved this week includes provisions that Democrats say are significant advances in cutting carbon emissions and promoting clean energy, though it falls short of comprehensive climate mitigation authority that may remain elusive for the incoming Biden administration. The status of the omnibus bill, however, has been thrown into doubt by President Donald Trump’s Dec. 22 criticism of the coronavirus relief payments in the massive legislative package, hinting at a possible veto. Congress...