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Benji Backer

Founder and chairman of the American Conservation Coalition, author of "The Conservative Environmentalist."

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Jun 20, 2024 • 25min

It’s not easy being a green conservative

Benji Backer, a young conservationist and founder of the American Conservation Coalition, advocates for a Republican embrace of climate activism. He’s joined by Akshat Rathi, a senior climate reporter at Bloomberg, who explores how capitalism can drive climate solutions. They discuss the potential for bipartisan support in tackling environmental issues and the rich history of legislative cooperation. The duo also delves into capitalism's complex role in both causing and addressing climate change, urging collaboration between governments and businesses.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 27min

Benji Backer - The Conservative Environmentalist

Activist Benji Backer discusses the economic benefits of merging conservative values and environmental sustainability. Topics include: aligning environmentalism with American economic interests, challenges of reducing emissions in rural America, incentivizing vegetable consumption, market-driven origins of the Toyota Prius, managing forests for healthy ecosystems, balancing conservation with population growth, challenges of achieving net-zero emissions in California, consequences of Greta's advocacy for solar and wind energy, and exploring global climate solutions.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 53min

Benji Backer is Redefining Environmentalism

Benji Backer, Executive Chairman and Founder of the American Conservation Coalition, is a leading voice in youth environmentalism. He shares his early inspirations in political activism and the bullying that fueled his resilience. Benji candidly discusses experiencing burnout, the decision to step back as CEO, and his commitment to bipartisan environmental solutions. The conversation highlights the importance of building coalitions across political lines and the therapeutic power of nature in his journey toward effective advocacy.