Eric Roston

Eric Roston and Zahra Hirji, Bloomberg Green reporters, dive into the alarming implications of surpassing the 1.5°C temperature threshold, predicting 2024 to be the hottest year on record. They discuss the urgent need for governments and corporations to rethink climate goals amidst increasing extreme weather events. The duo explores the complexities of linking temperature spikes to climate change versus natural cycles and highlights the balance between grassroots activism and regulatory action in addressing the crisis.

Zahra Hirji and Eric Roston, both climate reporters for Bloomberg, delve into the significant economic impact of the Trump administration's aggressive cuts to climate science funding and regulations. They discuss how these actions threaten not only scientific research but also have cascading effects on GDP growth, particularly in disaster-prone areas. The duo highlights the precarious future for clean energy companies and the risk of shifting climate expertise to other nations like China, underscoring the need for proactive collaboration.

Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO of QI Research and former Dallas Fed advisor, explores the rising unemployment among college graduates and the implications for Fed policy amid increased layoffs. Eric Roston, a climate reporter, discusses the costs of rebuilding after disasters like Hurricane Melissa and the shifting roles of federal and private funding. James Walker, CEO of NANO Nuclear Energy, shares insights on the timelines for small modular reactors and their potential to meet increasing electricity demands for AI and data centers.