Manish Bapna

Camille von Kaenel, a California environment reporter for Politico, discusses Governor Gavin Newsom's impactful role at COP30. Manish Bapna, President of the NRDC, addresses the political rollback of climate policies under Trump and advocates for grassroots organizing. Vijay Vaitheeswaran from The Economist analyzes economic trends in clean energy and the international backlash against climate initiatives. Together, they explore the paradox of rising green investments amid U.S. leadership vacuums, highlighting innovative solutions and the importance of local support.