Published: Thursday, May 6, 2021
Oil rig in Okla. Photo credit: AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki
In this June 12, 2017, photo, an oil drilling rig is pictured surrounded by wind turbines near Okarche, Okla. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki
Reaching President Biden's goal of 100% clean electricity by 2035 would require a massive shift away from fossil fuels across the U.S. — including in red states.
As Oklahoma shows, that may not be easy.
The state's natural gas devotion is setting up a potential clash with the White House and environmental groups as Biden eyes climate action through a flurry of executive orders and his $2.2 trillion infrastructure plan.