Zero: The Climate Race America the bully becomes the supreme petrostate
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Jan 8, 2026 Join U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a fierce climate advocate, as he tackles the darker side of American petrostate actions. He argues that the U.S. is acting as a petro bully under Trump's influence, harming its global credibility. Whitehouse emphasizes the need for Democrats to boldly address climate issues and connect them to voters' everyday concerns. He discusses successful strategies from Australia and warns against fossil fuel interests undermining progress. Carbon pricing is presented as crucial for a sustainable future.
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Fossil Fuel Capture Of Government
- The fossil fuel industry has effectively captured the Trump administration and runs it from the inside.
- Senator Sheldon Whitehouse says this capture is driven by survival instincts and massive corruption funding.
Link Climate To Voter Pain Points
- Connect climate policy to immediate voter concerns like insurance, housing and energy costs.
- Whitehouse cites Gulf Coast and Texas polling as fertile ground for this messaging.
CBAM Is Already Materializing
- The EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is already law and gaining partners like the UK and Australia.
- Whitehouse sees CBAM as a growing safety measure with strong extraterritorial impact.