Zach Coleman

Zack Coleman, a climate change reporter for Politico, sheds light on the Trump administration's impending challenge to the 'endangerment finding,' which deems greenhouse gases a threat to public health. He discusses the potential dire consequences of rolling back these regulations for climate policy and public safety. Additionally, misconceptions around recent Texas floods are debunked, revealing a tangled web of conspiracy theories. Listeners gain insight into the political landscape's impact on environmental health and misinformation in climate discourse.

Zach Coleman, a Politico reporter specializing in climate and energy, shares eye-opening insights from COP29 in Azerbaijan. He discusses the implications of President Trump's election on climate policies, highlighting his choice of an oil executive for energy secretary. The conversation delves into the unique atmosphere of COP29, the challenges of global participation, and the significant financial dynamics between developed and developing nations. Coleman also compares emissions between the U.S. and China, shedding light on the urgent need for green energy investments.

Zach Coleman, a climate and energy reporter at Politico, and Vivek Shandas, a climate adaptation professor at Portland State University, tackle critical issues of climate policy. They discuss Biden’s unprecedented climate achievements and the push for a formal climate emergency declaration. The conversation highlights local adaptation strategies for extreme heat, emphasizing the urgent need for city-level initiatives like heat action plans and innovative solutions to protect vulnerable communities from climate impacts.