Ethan Elkind
Director of the Climate Program at the Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment, UC Berkeley School of Law. He provides legal and policy analysis on California's climate initiatives and the impact of federal actions.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 58min
How President Trump Aims to Dismantle Environmental Protections
Ethan Elkind, a climate law expert from UC Berkeley, delves into Trump’s executive orders threatening California's environmental policies. Abigail Dillen of Earthjustice discusses legal battles against these rollbacks. Lisa Friedman from The New York Times sheds light on the repercussions of these actions, particularly on federal agencies and research funding. Sonia Aggarwal, former Biden climate advisor, highlights the economic implications for clean energy and electric vehicles. Together, they explore the balance of power between state and federal authorities in combating climate change.
Nov 11, 2024 • 58min
What the Trump Administration Could Mean for Our Climate
Lisa Friedman, a climate and politics reporter for the New York Times, Jesse Jenkins, a Princeton engineering professor, and Ethan Elkind, director of the Climate Program at UC Berkeley, dive into the implications of a potential second Trump administration for climate policy. They discuss Trump's previous dismantling of climate regulations, California's proactive stance amidst federal changes, and the crucial role of grassroots activism. The conversation highlights the importance of economic incentives and local initiatives in the ongoing battle against climate change.
