The New Liberal Podcast

A Better Climate Activism ft. Matt Yglesias

Oct 15, 2024
Matt Yglesias, a commentator renowned for his views on fracking and energy policy, joins to discuss the intricacies of climate activism. He argues that fracking is vital for energy strategy and critiques current protest tactics as ineffective. The conversation touches on the need for local governance in environmental issues, the merits of carbon taxes over supply restrictions, and the importance of pragmatic activism focused on tangible outcomes. Yglesias emphasizes the human capacity for problem-solving in the climate crisis, advocating for informed engagement in activism.
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