Morning Wire Finding Common Ground on Environmental Issues | 4.20.24
Apr 21, 2024
Benji Backer, author of "The Conservative Environmentalist," discusses how conservatives and liberals can collaborate on environmental issues. He critiques current environmentalism, proposing market-driven and local solutions. Backer emphasizes the need to align ecological policies with personal economic benefits and calls for bipartisan cooperation to advance effective climate action. He highlights the importance of political dialogue and overcoming regulatory hurdles to support clean energy development. A fascinating exploration of unity in addressing our planet's challenges!
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Conservative Environmentalism Defined
- Conservative environmentalism seeks common-sense solutions.
- It prioritizes collaboration between conservatives and liberals on environmental issues.
Critique of Current Environmentalism
- Current environmentalism is too top-down and focused on resource-rich urban areas.
- It neglects the needs of middle-class, lower-class, and rural communities.
Embrace Diverse Energy and Local Expertise
- Embrace diverse energy sources like natural gas, coal, nuclear, solar, wind, and geothermal.
- Prioritize American-made energy and resources to boost the economy and national security.
