Larry Elder column criticizes Democratic climate policies, citing energy costs and carbon reduction plans

A column from Larry Elder, based on analysis by Carl Jackson, argues that Democratic climate and energy policies raise costs for American consumers. The piece points to the Biden administration rejoining the Paris Agreement, new EPA regulations, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which requires state carbon reduction plans that could restrict driving in rural areas. It also says the administration failed to provide regulatory relief from the biofuel mandate. The column frames these policies as a push toward public transportation and government-run healthcare, warning that voters should consider the economic impact. It does not address the costs of inaction on climate change, but it does lay out a specific set of criticisms about how emissions policy is implemented. For readers tracking climate policy debates, it is a useful example of the political case against carbon reduction measures.