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