The Takeover Has Trump Killed Net-Zero?
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Jul 10, 2025 
Tzeporah Berman, an environmental campaigner and architect of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, discusses the global response to U.S. fossil fuel policies and the positive traction of the treaty. Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, critiques Trump’s push for fossil fuels, arguing it sets back climate efforts and hampers renewable energy development. Both guests emphasize the importance of public pressure on banks and the silent majority's desire for climate action, as they explore how grassroots movements can drive change despite political challenges.
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Swift Policy Reversal On Climate
- The Trump administration rapidly reversed US climate policy through executive orders favoring fossil fuels.
- This rollback removed renewable supports and portrayed coal and oil as central to energy dominance.
Renewables Outpacing Fossil Fuels
- Renewable energy deployment surged globally, with solar doubling capacity in recent years.
- Renewables accounted for most new electricity and were increasingly the cheapest option.
Origins Of 350.org Movement
- Bill McKibben founded 350.org after early climate books and activism in Congress.
- He used public campaigns to popularize the 350 ppm target and mobilize global organizers.
