Donald Trump has called climate change a “hoax”, opined that sea level rise caused by melting glaciers “could create more oceanfront property,” and has said “nuclear warming” is just as concerning as a hotter planet. During his first administration, Trump made a point of dismantling Obama-era climate rules, and in his second, he has vowed to double down on production of fossil fuels. We talk to experts about what climate efforts may look like during a Trump Administration, and how California will respond.
What the Trump Administration Could Mean for Our Climate
Homes sit in the shadow of the Inglewood Oil Field on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Guests:
Ethan Elkind, director of the Climate Program at the Center for Law, Energy and the Environment, UC Berkeley School of Law; host of the podcast, Climate Break
Lisa Friedman, reporter on the climate desk, New York Times
Jesse Jenkins, assistant professor, engineering, Princeton University
Aru Shiney-Ajay, Executive Director, Sunrise movement, a grassroots organization of students and young people focused on climate change
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