Political Rewind: On Earth Day, A Chance To Reflect On Climate Change; What Needs To Happen Next?
Today is Earth Day, an annual celebration of the place we call home. But that home is now under threat, as man-made carbon emissions and other pollutions wreak havoc with the environment and climate. \n\nHave we made any progress toward addressing the harmful impacts of climate change? If we fail to act, what will Georgia look like in the decades ahead? Our farms? Our coastal cities? The increasing number of dangerous scorching days of summer heat? And who is most vulnerable to the changes?\n\nPresident Joe Biden marked the day by declaring a new emissions goal; a pledge to reduce the country\u2019s greenhouse gas output by 50% in the next 10 years. How do individuals play a role in addressing the crisis? \n\nPanelists:\n\nMayor Van Johnson \u2013 Mayor of Savannah\n\nDr. Kim Cobb \u2013 Professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Georgia Tech\n\nKevin Riley \u2013 Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\n\nShante Wolfe \u2013 Electoral Politics Director, Sunrise Movement