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President Joe Biden traveled to Somerset, MA to deliver remarks on tackling the climate crisis and seizing the opportunity of a clean energy future to create jobs and lower costs for families. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Biden announces new climate change actions but holds an emergency declaration in reserve

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National emergency declarations raise hard questions about presidential power amid coronavirus scare

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