John Kerry, U.S. climate envoy, discusses the urgency of addressing climate change and the importance of the upcoming climate summit in Dubai. The transition to renewable energy, China's role, and the challenges of implementing the new climate law are also explored.
Phasing out coal-fired power plants globally is crucial in addressing climate change and achieving emission reduction goals.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has the potential to significantly impact carbon reduction and address methane emissions.
Deep dives
The Urgency of Climate Change
The podcast highlights the urgency of addressing climate change as extreme weather events and rising global temperatures continue to escalate. The host emphasizes the need to take immediate action to avoid the devastating consequences predicted by scientists.
Efforts to Curb Climate Change
The podcast explores the efforts of the Biden administration in curbing climate change. It discusses Secretary John Kerry's call to phase out coal-fired power plants and the administration's goal of achieving a 45% reduction in emissions by 2030. The podcast also mentions the importance of international cooperation, particularly with China, in tackling climate change.
The Inflation Reduction Act
The podcast discusses the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a significant climate legislation that went into effect a year ago. It highlights the need for public awareness about the incentives offered by the IRA and the role of states in implementing and communicating these incentives. The podcast also mentions the potential impact of the IRA on carbon reduction and the importance of addressing methane emissions.
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is preparing for the next major climate summit, in Dubai. He's calling for an end to permitting new, unabated coal-fired power anywhere in the world. We ask him about whether the U.S. has lived up to its climate commitments.
We also talk to Vox climate reporter Rebecca Leber about Biden's signature climate legislation, which was passed a year ago this month.