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.

Eric Roston, Bloomberg Climate Reporter, sheds light on the implications of President Trump's climate policies on scientific data accessibility. He emphasizes how critical climate reports are becoming increasingly unavailable to corporations that rely on them for decision-making. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of CO2 monitoring from Mauna Loa, alongside the alarming funding threats to climate science. Roston argues that this trend undermines our understanding of climate change at a crucial juncture.