The Brian Lehrer Show How The 'Big Beautiful Bill' Is Bad for the Climate
Jul 8, 2025
Zack Colman, a climate and energy reporter for POLITICO, dives into the consequences of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He reveals how this legislation could ramp up greenhouse gas emissions and undermine U.S. climate goals. The discussion highlights urgent opportunities for homeowners to adopt solar energy before tax credits vanish. Colman also tackles America's competition in renewable tech against China, and the potential cutbacks to vital climate research that could hinder future efforts. Urgency for effective climate action is underscored amidst increasing extreme weather.
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Wind and Solar Incentive Cuts
- The new bill ends incentives that make wind and solar cheaper to build in the US.
- This will slow down renewables growth and increase fossil fuel power use as demand rises.
Act Fast on Solar Incentives
- Homeowners wanting solar panels should act quickly to get the subsidies before they expire at year's end.
- Delaying will make solar panels harder to afford as incentives disappear.
Heat Pump Incentives Ending Soon
- Energy efficiency tax credits, including for heat pumps, will also end by the end of the year.
- Homeowners should consider upgrading now to benefit from these subsidies.