Zero: The Climate Race Trump is coming back. Now what?
Nov 7, 2024
This week, Ro Khanna, a California Congressman and climate policy advocate, teams up with Jason Bordoff, director of Columbia's Center on Global Energy Policy. They delve into the potential ramifications of Donald Trump's return to power on climate initiatives. The discussion highlights how to mobilize American action on clean energy and the increasing challenges from fossil fuel reliance. They emphasize the urgent need for bipartisan collaboration and harnessing technological innovation in the fight against climate change.
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Climate Change vs. Economic Concerns
- Voters were unhappy with inflation, cost of living, and border issues, impacting election results.
- Climate change, while important to young voters, isn't as salient as immediate economic concerns.
IRA's Fate Under Trump
- Tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) likely remain due to job creation in red states.
- Trump may increase drilling and fossil fuel subsidies, posing a bigger threat than IRA repeal.
Shifting to Renewable Energy
- The US should invest in cheaper, more secure renewable energy sources like solar.
- Diversifying energy sources and eliminating fossil fuel subsidies are crucial.