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What's at Stake in November
This November, voters will have the rare opportunity to choose based on the records of the past two administrations. When it comes to the issue of the climate in particular, a lot is at stake.
As President Joe Biden’s presidency winds down, the administration has been enacting numerous climate initiatives on top of his already robust climate wins, such as new guidance on permitting and a new solar program. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has promised to “drill, baby, drill” on day one, and roll back as much of Biden’s landmark climate legislation as possible.
In this episode, we take a look back at how both administrations handled climate issues, the effects of those choices and what they promise to do if given another term in the White House.
Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California
United States
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Coral Davenport
Energy and Environmental Policy Reporter, The New York Times
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Emma Shortis
Senior Researcher, International & Security Affairs Program, Australia Institute; Adjunct Senior Fellow, RMIT University
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Nathaniel Stinnett
Founder and Executive Director, Environmental Voter Project
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Ariana Brocious
Editor, Producer and Co-Host, Climate One