In this discussion, Steve Haner, an analyst for the Thomas Jefferson Institute, delves into the implications of the EPA's recent move to negate the 2009 Endangerment Finding. He explains how Virginia's Clean Economy Act mirrors California's aggressive climate mandates, pushing for net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 while throttling new energy projects. The conversation also unpacks the political dynamics surrounding climate policy in Virginia, including potential paths for legal challenges and the need for bipartisan support as energy demands grow.
