Featuring Philip Wallach, Ph.D. of the American Enterprise Institute and Howard A. Learner of the Environmental Law and Policy Center.
Dr. Wallach helps listeners understand how CO2 pollution, industrialization and our economy relate to one another. He also unpacks power, policy and wealth. Dr. Wallach speaks about the importance of reducing energy emissions and the breakthroughs we’ve seen during the pandemic. Although this should have been a result of the Paris Agreement rather than a national pandemic. Unfortunately, with the current administration's rollbacks in regulatory policies, and little indication of any desire to enact new policies it’s been left to local governments. Dr. Wallach uplifts local governments who have passed statewide policies to reduce solar prices and increase electric vehicle use.
Mr. Learner explains that with the recent wildfires, hurricanes and natural disasters a new reality and understanding is unfolding for almost everyone across the political spectrum if they’re paying attention. A tipping point is being reached, as polling data reveals that climate change is becoming a voting issue, most importantly in our countries swing states. Mr. Learner hypothesizes the potential outcome of the upcoming presidential election and what may happen with each party and their future plans. Mr. Learner also offers insight into businesses role in clean energy, and many of their desires to be on board when the clean energy economy booms. While there is division among various oil companies on their stances and view of the future. Mr. Learner encourages us all to come together on every level.
