Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

How Trump & Musk Will Reshape US Climate Action — Michael Liebreich & Bryony Worthington

Nov 11, 2024

The discussion dives deep into the potential impacts of Trump’s policies on clean energy and climate action in the U.S. Listeners learn about the challenges facing electric vehicles and the Inflation Reduction Act under new political dynamics. Insights from China reveal expectations about U.S. leadership, while tariffs on solar energy and LNG exports prompt a look into international trade implications. The conversation also reflects on Europe's strategy in the competitive global landscape shaped by political shifts.

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The Trump administration may roll back crucial clean technology regulations, impacting the transition to renewable energy sources in the US.

Elon Musk's influence on climate policy could complicate the relationship between emerging fossil fuel interests and electric vehicle markets.

Deep dives

Emotional Reactions to Election Results

The emotional responses to the recent election results highlighted a spectrum of feelings among observers. One speaker expressed sadness over the overwhelming victory for Trump, noting the emergence of a 'red wave' with little to no checks and balances remaining in the political system. In contrast, another speaker felt shocked, having previously believed Kamala Harris had a better chance of winning. This sense of disbelief stemmed from a combination of personal observations of increased Trump visibility in blue regions and the misleading nature of polling data leading up to the election.

Intro

2min

Reflections on Political Sentiment

8min

Navigating Electric Vehicle Challenges and Opportunities

2min

Political Control and Climate Action

4min

Tariffs, Trade, and Energy: A Political Landscape

13min

Europe's Global Climate Strategy Amidst Political Shifts

11min

Reflections on Climate Action Amidst Political Change

2min

How will the Trump administration's policies impact the clean energy transition in the United States? What will be Elon Musk's role in shaping climate policy? And what are the geopolitical implications of the US withdrawing from the Paris Agreement?

In this special episode of Cleaning Up, hosts Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington reflect on the implications of the recent US election results and the potential impact on energy and climate policy. They explore the likely policy changes under a Trump administration, including potential cuts to clean technologies like offshore wind and electric vehicles, as well as the potential for increased fossil fuel production and the relaxation of environmental regulations.

Bryony shares her insights from her recent trip to China, where the expectation was that Trump would win and the general sentiment was that China could do business with him. Michael examines the perceived lack of a coherent strategy in Europe to compete with the US and China in the clean energy and technology sectors.

Leadership Circle

Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live.

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Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

How Trump & Musk Will Reshape US Climate Action — Michael Liebreich & Bryony Worthington