Why Debt Deal is Bad for Climate

The debt crisis deal recently announced by President Biden and GOP House Majority Leader McCarthy continues to generate controversy across the political spectrum, with the outcome of a final resolution still fluid. The deal freezes funding for domestic programs and increases work requirements for food while raising funding for the military and curbing the IRS’ ability to pursue rich tax evaders. Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch joins Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to review the climate impact of the deal.