The second night of the Democratic National Convention took a lighter tone on climate and energy issues, although there were barbs against fossil fuels and continued focus on President Joe Biden’s investments in domestic clean energy jobs. The night was headlined by former President Barack Obama, whose speech focused on hot-button issues like abortion and health care. However, at times, speakers touched on the Democratic clean energy vision, with Obama suggesting a U.S. led by Kamala Harris would be a “force for good” in protecting the planet from climate change, a contrast to current Republican nominee Donald Trump.

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