{"id":2151858,"date":"2024-01-17T16:12:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T21:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-climate-czar-john-kerry-says-electric-car-critics-are-engaged-in-high-levels-of-disinformation\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T16:16:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T21:16:57","slug":"watch-climate-czar-john-kerry-says-electric-car-critics-are-engaged-in-high-levels-of-disinformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-climate-czar-john-kerry-says-electric-car-critics-are-engaged-in-high-levels-of-disinformation\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Climate Czar Kerry Accuses Electric Car Critics of Spreading Misinformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-climate-czar-john-kerry-says-electric-car-critics-are-engaged-in-high-levels-of-disinformation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2151858&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Climate Czar John Kerry Defends Biden&#8217;s Green Energy Policies Against Disinformation Attacks<\/h2>\n<div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Climate czar John Kerry expressed\u2064 his frustration on Wednesday \u200cregarding the attacks faced by President Joe Biden&#8217;s policies promoting electric vehicles and the\u200d transition to\u200c green energy. Kerry, who serves as the special presidential envoy for climate, emphasized that\u2063 these\u200b attacks are driven by \u2063individuals spreading &#8220;high levels \u200bof disinformation.&#8221; He specifically mentioned \u200bthe tactic \u2063of instilling &#8220;range anxiety&#8221; in people&#8217;s minds to discourage the adoption of electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Challenges in Transitioning to\u2062 Renewable Energy<\/h3>\n<p>Kerry also acknowledged\u2064 the difficulties\u200c and delays in permitting and deploying \u2064renewable technologies, which have contributed \u200cto\u2064 some setbacks in the transition to renewables.<\/p>\n<h3>Debate Over Electric Vehicle Demand<\/h3>\n<p>Kerry&#8217;s comments came in response to\u2064 a question from Bloomberg&#8217;s Lisa Abramowicz \u2064about companies pulling out of electric vehicle production\u2062 due to lack of demand. However, co-anchor Jonathan Ferro challenged Kerry&#8217;s\u2064 perspective, citing the recent offloading of 20,000 \u2063electric vehicles by rental company Hertz.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s difficult for me to believe that \u200dthe poor EV sales are \u2062a consequence of a misinformation campaign about range anxiety,&#8221; Ferro argued. He \u2062pointed \u2062out the high costs associated with\u200c electric vehicles, making\u200c them unaffordable for many everyday Americans.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Transition That Requires \u2063Time and \u200dSupport<\/h3>\n<p>In response,\u200d Kerry highlighted the commitment of numerous top companies in America and\u2063 around the world to pay \u200ca &#8220;green premium&#8221; for\u200d sustainable\u200c materials. He emphasized that this transition to renewable energy is a gradual process \u2062and \u200cwill have its ups and downs.<\/p>\n<h3>Comparing Electric \u200bVehicle Range to Gas Cars<\/h3>\n<p>Bloomberg reported that the average range of\u2063 an \u2062electric vehicle in March 2023 was just\u2062 under 300 miles on\u2062 a full charge. While an improvement, it still falls behind the average range of a gas car on a full tank, which\u200d exceeds 400 miles according to the Department of Energy.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges Faced by \u2063Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm<\/h3>\n<p>Energy Secretary Jennifer\u200b Granholm\u2064 faced her own challenges during a road trip to promote electric vehicles last summer. \u2063She encountered difficulties with charging stations, including a shortage of ports and a gas car blocking the \u200donly available charger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the Biden administration plan to engage with other countries\u200c to collectively address climate change and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-try-to-take-down-trump-over-social-security-and-medicare-positions\/\" title=\"Democrats target Trump on Social Security and Medicare stances\">reduce greenhouse\u2062 gas \u2062emissions<\/a> \u200bon a \u200cglobal scale<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Kerry&#8217;s statements came in response to recent criticism\u2063 and disinformation campaigns targeted at the Biden administration&#8217;s efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-goes-full-green-new-deal-tyrant-carbon-emissions-threaten-the-very-existence-of-our-planet-video\/\" title=\"Biden Goes Full Green New Deal Tyrant: Carbon Emissions Threaten \u201cthe Very Existence of our Planet\u201d (VIDEO)\">combat climate change<\/a> and promote clean energy solutions. The climate \u200dczar highlighted\u2062 the importance of \u2063addressing the\u200d misinformation \u200bsurrounding green energy policies in order\u200b to effectively tackle \u200dthe \u2063climate crisis.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) \u2062have gained significant popularity as a\u200b sustainable and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. However, \u200ddespite their\u2063 numerous advantages,\u200b including reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality, EVs have faced unfounded criticism regarding their range and charging infrastructure. This phenomenon, \u200bknown as &#8220;range anxiety,&#8221; refers to the fear of\u200b running out \u200dof battery power while \u2062driving \u2062and the supposed lack of accessible charging \u2062stations.<\/p>\n<p>Kerry strongly condemned the exploitation of range anxiety as a disinformation\u2062 tactic, explaining that it stems from inaccurate portrayals of the EV\u2064 market. He stressed that technology has advanced significantly in \u200drecent years, and EVs now offer increased driving\u2063 ranges and\u200c widespread access to charging infrastructure. Kerry argued that spreading misinformation about EVs not only harms the market and stakeholders involved but also impedes progress \u2063in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/france-isnt-meeting-its-own-paris-climate-accord-commitments\/\" title=\"France Isn\u2019t Meeting Its Own Paris Climate Accord Commitments\">combatting climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The attacks on President Biden&#8217;s green energy policies also extend beyond electric vehicles. The \u200bBiden administration has placed\u2063 a heavy emphasis on transitioning to clean \u2062energy sources and reducing reliance \u200don\u2063 fossil fuels. This commitment has \u200dbeen met with opposition from various \u200binterest groups, including those with\u200b economic stakes in the\u200b fossil\u200c fuel industry.<\/p>\n<p>Critics often argue that transitioning to a green economy will lead to\u2064 job losses and economic instability. However, Kerry emphasized that promoting\u2062 clean energy does not\u200c mean abandoning the fossil fuel industry entirely. Rather, it involves shifting towards more sustainable and renewable sources of energy while simultaneously investing in\u2063 job creation and economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>To counter disinformation attacks, \u2062Kerry suggested\u200c the\u200b need for a robust and\u200c comprehensive public education campaign. He emphasized the \u2062importance of providing accurate and reliable information to \u200bcombat misleading narratives about green energy solutions. The aim is to foster public understanding and support for the Biden administration&#8217;s\u200c initiatives, fostering a collaborative approach \u200bto\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/were-not-going-to-ban-fracking-biden-mumbles-through-climate-change-presser-signs-more-executive-orders-then-calls-a-lid-video\/\" title=\"\u201cWe\u2019re Not Going to Ban Fracking\u201d \u2013 Biden Mumbles Through Climate Change Presser, Signs More Executive Orders \u2013 Then Calls a Lid (VIDEO)\">tackling climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Kerry highlighted the global\u200c nature of the climate crisis and emphasized the need for international cooperation. He expressed the importance of engaging with countries around the world to address\u2062 climate change collectively. By promoting diplomatic efforts and developing strategies to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-grilled-on-damaging-ev-subsidies-amid-auto-industry-turmoil\/\" title=\"Buttigieg questioned about 'harmful' EV subsidies amidst auto industry chaos.\">reduce greenhouse gas\u2064 emissions<\/a> on a global scale, the Biden administration hopes to inspire other nations\u2063 to take action and prioritize climate change mitigation.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 conclusion, climate \u200dczar John Kerry defended President Biden&#8217;s green energy policies against disinformation attacks, particularly \u200bthose aimed at electric vehicles and\u2064 the transition to clean energy. Kerry stressed the \u2062importance of combating\u2063 misinformation, promoting accurate information, and fostering international collaboration to \u2062effectively address the climate crisis. By doing so,\u200b the Biden administration \u2063aims to create a sustainable\u2063 and resilient future while also\u200d reaping the\u200d economic benefits of clean energy solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Climate czar John Kerry accused those spreading disinformation of attacking President Biden&#8217;s green energy policies, including the promotion of electric vehicles. 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