

Hurricane Helene and the Changing Wreckage of Climate Change & Notable Bills Gov. Newsom Signed and Vetoed this Legislative Session
Oct 1, 2024
Abrahm Lustgarten, a senior environmental reporter at ProPublica, discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and its devastating impact on communities. He highlights how climate change is intensifying weather events and pushing urban planning towards resilience strategies. The conversation also touches on California’s legislative landscape, including notable bills signed and vetoed by Governor Newsom, such as the contentious laws around legacy admissions and AI regulations, reflecting on their implications for social equity and disaster preparedness.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Adapting to Climate Change: Flooding and Resilience
02:30 • 12min
Lessons from Hurricane Helene: Economic Impacts and Urban Planning
14:00 • 2min
Disaster Economics and Legislative Dynamics
16:19 • 16min
Legislation on Legacy Admissions and the Quest for Fairness in College Entry
32:36 • 3min
California's Legislative Landscape: Bills and Implications
35:19 • 8min
California's Legislative Landscape
43:24 • 10min
Analysis of California's Legislative Session and Notable Bills
53:13 • 3min