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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- Trump's re-election could hinder climate progress by increasing fossil fuel subsidies and rolling back EPA regulations, impacting clean energy initiatives.
- Mobilizing younger voters around climate issues is essential, emphasizing economic resilience and the benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources.
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Implications of Trump's Election on Climate Policy
The election of Donald Trump is likely to have significant implications for climate and energy policies in the United States and globally. Representative Ro Khanna noted the challenge of communicating the importance of climate change to voters who are primarily concerned with immediate economic issues like inflation and cost of living. Despite this, there is an opportunity to mobilize younger voters who are increasingly aware of climate impacts, as climate disasters affect their lives and future. To bring climate change to the forefront, advocates must connect it to economic resilience and the shifting energy landscape, where investments in renewables are essential.
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