Planet: Critical WTF | Emily Atkin
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Nov 7, 2024 Emily Atkin, the editor of HEATED, dives deep into the potential climate impact of another Trump presidency. She explains Project 2025 and the likelihood of regressive policies on climate legislation. The conversation touches on Elon Musk’s ties to fossil fuels and reflects on Bitcoin's environmental challenges. Atkin also calls for urgent activism amidst disillusionment and discusses the media's role in framing climate narratives, emphasizing the need for clearer communication in addressing both climate change and rising fascism.
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Trump Presidency Is Catastrophic For Climate
- Electing Trump is a catastrophic outcome for global climate policy because he denies climate science and plans rollback.
- Emily Atkin stresses this isn't partisan spin but an objective harm-reduction assessment.
Project 2025 Targets Climate Rules And Tax Credits
- Project 2025 and Trump aim to roll back regulations on vehicles, power plants, refineries and LNG exports.
- Repealing IRA tax credits could cut renewable growth by ~212 GW and reverse clean-energy gains.
Corporate-Focused Climate Policy Undermined Support
- Much IRA funding flowed to corporate CEOs rather than directly to workers, weakening political support.
- Emily Atkin argues corporate-focused climate policy failed to build broad voter coalitions.