The climate provisions in the end-of-year megabill are really good. Increased $ for R&D, modernized programs, and extension of some key subsidies show that bipartisan support for low-carbon innovation is possible. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2020/12/21/congress-climate-spending/

It's not clear that spending packages, even big ones, help bend the curve in terms of GHGs per unit of GDP. Per @noahqk https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/commentary/greenest-stimulus-one-delivers-rapid-economic-recovery

Though the HFC phasedown is legit. @DavidDoniger https://www.nrdc.org/experts/david-doniger/hfc-phasedown-marks-top-climate-win-116th-congress

To tackle climate change, the U.S. needs to go on a GHG diet and exercise program. We just cut out soda and put some new workout clothes into the shopping cart. Long term success will come through counting calories and getting off the couch.