Drilled The "Carbon Dominance" Strategy Driving Trump's Anti-Renewables Spree
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Sep 8, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, political economist Mark Blyth, a Brown University professor focused on climate change politics, unpacks the notion of 'carbon dominance.' He critiques the U.S. approach to renewable energy, contrasting it with China's innovative strategies. Blyth highlights how right-wing populism influences public sentiment against wind power while exposing the political battles over climate policies. The conversation also delves into global trends, illustrating how American populism shapes energy dynamics worldwide.
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Carbon Dominance As A Political Strategy
- Carbon dominance is a political strategy to protect fossil-fuel interests by preventing green tech from scaling.
- It flips asset stranding into active political defense of carbon sectors.
Deindustrialization Reshaped Political Coalitions
- Deindustrialization shifted US politics from a broad growth coalition to a regional carbon coalition.
- Regions tied to fuel, fertilizer and petrochemicals view decarbonization as an existential threat.
Challenge 'Supplement Not Replacement' Claims
- Resist narratives that claim renewables only supplement fossil fuels and won't replace them.
- Push for policy that removes subsidies and market advantages for carbon while scaling green industrial support.
