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During that legislative session, Walz and state lawmakers pushed through at least 40 otherclimate-related initiatives.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at Girard College on August 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harris ended weeks of speculation about who her running mate would be, selecting the 60-year-old midwestern governor over other candidates. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally at Girard College on Aug. 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Its also more ambitious than a requirement that President Biden tried to include in his landmark Inflation Reduction Act.

Walzs selection by Harris was hailed by leading environmental groups.