The Environment in Canada Podcast Renewables Were Bringing Jobs Back to the U.S., 'Drill Baby Drill' Will Not - with Ben Jealous
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Jun 10, 2025 
Ben Jealous, the Executive Director of the Sierra Club U.S. and former NAACP leader, shares insights on the accelerating decline of oil and gas demand. He emphasizes the importance of renewable energy for job creation and economic stability, revealing how investing in green energy can combat inflation. Jealous addresses the need for collaborative efforts in Canadian renewable growth and highlights the rising public support for sustainable practices over fossil fuels. He offers an optimistic outlook on America’s potential manufacturing revival through green initiatives.
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Risks of Avoiding Wind Power
- Not pursuing wind power leads to higher power costs and inflation due to reliance on fossil fuels.
- Jobs in wind and renewables are good, stable, and tied to infinite natural resources like sun and wind.
Fossil Fuels Are Boom-Bust
- Fossil fuels create boom-and-bust cycles economically and environmentally.
- Renewables like wind and solar provide infinite, stable energy without these cycles.
Most Americans Support Green Agendas
- Environmental issues alone rarely drive U.S. voting; economic, health, and education issues drive votes.
- Despite political divides, a super majority of Americans support environmental and green agendas.