Climate Democracy and Climate Radicalism
Ones and Tooze
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The Paradox of Climate Policy in the U.S.
This chapter explores the complex landscape of climate policy in the U.S. following the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which has surprisingly garnered support from traditionally opposing sectors like fossil fuel companies. The discussion highlights the fragile coalition around green energy subsidies and contrasts ideological divides within the Republican Party regarding renewable energy. Furthermore, it examines the implications of these dynamics for U.S. competitiveness in renewable energy, particularly in relation to China, while critiquing the disconnect between ambitious climate rhetoric and practical outcomes.
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