Domestic politics have routinely been a roadblock when it comes to taking action on climate change, taxes and pandemic relief, undermining hopes that President Biden could swiftly restore the U.S. to its unquestioned role as a global leader.
Environmentalists and some Democrats warned the bipartisan talks could waste time that would be better spent striking a deal on President Biden's stalled climate and social spending agenda.
The new strategy could deeply cut greenhouse gases that are heating the planet but it will still face considerable political, logistical and legal hurdles.
