151. What on Earth is Happening in the US with NRDCs Manish Bapna
What on Earth is happening in the US on climate policy?
This week, a look at US federal climate policy ahead of the US midterm elections. We explore the scarily-small-and-measured-in-weeks amount of time we have to pass meaningful climate legislation before the US midterm elections, and where the optimism is in Senate blocked legislation, a so-called \u2018Conservative\u2019 leaning Supreme Court, and a Presidential Administration dealing with fossil fuel addiction issues - Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine, and high prices at the pump.
So, with the help of the NRDC\u2019s Manish Bapna, we discuss whether it is still possible to squeeze through an acceptable climate package that would put The States back on track to achieve their net-zero goals, AND why his outrage fuels his optimism in the\xa0 midst\xa0 of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Plus! Stick around after the interview for the room shaking track \u2018My Mama\u2019 by musical guest, Dizraeli.
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Mentioned links from the episode:
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NEWS: India\u2019s Heatwave is about to get worse
READ: \u2018The Ministry For The Future\u2019 by Kim Stanley Robinson
REST: Resources for Dealing with Climate Anxiety
DAME: Christiana Figueres is Now A Dame
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Thanks to our guest this week, Manish Bapna!
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Manish Bapna | President & CEO | Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
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Thank you to our musical guest this week, Dizraeli!
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TOUR: Dizraeli is coming to a city near you!
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