FT's US climate reporter Aime Williams discusses why Biden's climate agenda failed to resonate with young voters amidst inflation concerns. They dive into criticism, EV adoption challenges, and analyze the impact on voter turnout. The podcast also humorously speculates on Trump's future appearance and competitive eater Joey Chestnut's political affiliations.
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Young voters lack awareness of Biden's climate actions, impacting support.
High costs of electric vehicles hinder widespread adoption, challenging Biden's climate agenda.
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Biden's Efforts on Climate Change and Young Voters' Perceptions
Young voters in North Carolina express concern about climate change but lack awareness of Joe Biden's actions in addressing it. Despite significant efforts such as the Inflation Reduction Act with subsidies for clean energy, some students feel Biden's policies are not aggressive enough. This disconnect may impact young voters' support and turnout in the upcoming election.
Challenges in Biden's Climate Messaging and Implementation
Criticism arises regarding the slow progress of climate projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Biden's messaging on climate initiatives may not effectively communicate the impact of his policies to voters, contributing to their lack of awareness. Additionally, the high costs of electric vehicles hinder widespread adoption, posing a challenge for Biden's climate agenda.
Future Climate Plans of Biden and Trump
In a potential second term, Biden is expected to focus on implementing existing climate policies, including job creation and transitioning away from fossil fuels. On the other hand, Trump might withdraw from the Paris Agreement and roll back aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act, impacting climate regulations significantly. These contrasting approaches highlight the importance of climate policies in the upcoming election.
Americans have inflation and foreign policy on their minds this election. That means that President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate achievements aren’t resonating with voters – especially young voters – the way his administration expected. The FT’s US climate reporter, Aime Williams, and Washington bureau chief, James Politi, join this week’s Swamp Notes podcast to explain why.
Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.