The Brian Lehrer Show

Climate and the New York State Budget

Mar 26, 2024
Guest
Jo Anne Simon
Jo Anne Simon, New York State Assembly member, discusses climate bills including the Stop Climate Polluters Handout Act and fracking loophole closure. They delve into fossil fuel lobbyists' influence, green energy, fracking plans in NY, and education funding reforms.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Stop Climate Polluters Handout Bill and Fracking Loophole Closure
01:54 • 13min
3
Influence of Fossil Fuel Lobbyists and Green Energy Research
14:47 • 2min
4
Discussion on Fracking Plans in New York State and Pension Fund Investments
16:30 • 2min
5
Complexities of Education Funding Reform and Tax Breaks for Fossil Fuel Companies
18:21 • 7min