Today's guest is Benji Backer, Founder and President of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC).

ACC is focused on building grassroots environmental movement amongst the right-of-center space for climate action, with 150 chapters across the country. Benji is a passionate environmentalist and out to change the minds of people who think conservative and climate change advocate don't belong in the same sentence.

In today’s episode, we cover:

An overview of the American Conservation Coalition and the work they do
Benji's background and his passion for the environment
His transition from conservative activist to climate activist
How he reconciles his passions and conservative viewpoints
The two-party system and its shortcomings
Increasing polarization in the US
Who controls the narrative in Washington vs. who gets bills passed
The Build Back Better Bill
The Republican party's shift away from conservation in the early 2000s
Issues with the climate narrative leaving people out
Benji's views on how to balance self-interest and taking action on climate solutions
The role of government in addressing the climate crisis
Consumer behavior changes
The intersection between of climate change and environmental justice in cities and rural communities
Benji's key priorities over the next 12-24 months
ACC's Climate Commitment plan
Who he wants to hear from

Enjoy the show!

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Episode recorded July 15, 2022.

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