Businesses, Governments Clash Over How To Tackle Climate Change

Michael Copley, NPR's climate and corporations correspondent, dives into the contentious relationship between businesses and politics regarding climate change. He discusses how companies are increasingly embracing ESG factors, but face pushback from Republican leaders wary of these environmental initiatives. Copley also highlights a steel mill's journey towards sustainable practices and the delicate balance between fulfilling production demands and environmental responsibilities. The conversation reveals the complexities of corporate lobbying and the evolving definition of corporate accountability in today's climate crisis.