Political Rewind: What are the biggest obstacles Georgia faces when it comes to climate change?
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Has this summer felt hotter than usual? Atlanta has experienced once-in-a-century heat over the past six months. However, as the world battles rising sea levels and increasing CO2 emissions, the Supreme Court limited the power of the EPA to regulate industry into addressing climate change.\n\nThe panel: \nGreg Bluestein, @bluestein, Political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\nDr. Marilyn Brown, @Marilyn_Brown1, Professor of sustainable systems, Georgia Tech & co-founder, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance\nDr. Marshall Shepherd, @DrShepherd2013, Director, atmospheric sciences program, University of Georgia\n\nTimestamps: \n0:00 - Introductions\n9:51 - Where does climate change stand globally?\n15:48 - Dr. Marshall Shepherd breaks down the effects of Hurricane Michael\n21:17 - Politics and climate change\n41:06 - How does the EPA ruling affect climate change?\n44:00 - Georgia Power investing in nuclear plants\n\nPlease be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.