Senator Ben Allen on the 2024 Election and California’s Climate Model
Episode 162, Oct 30, 09:05 PM
Matt and California Senator Ben Allen discuss the 2024 election’s environmental stakes, from fossil fuel influence and climate policy contrasts to the critical role of voter turnout and the impact of misinformation.
Today, we’re joined by California State Senator Ben Allen to explore the critical climate and political stakes of the 2024 election. He discusses the vastly different climate policies between Trump and Harris and highlights the influence of fossil fuel interests on Republican politics, the urgency of voter turnout, and the challenges of misinformation in shaping public perception of environmental issues. Senator Allen also shares California’s approach to climate policy and its impact on national standards for sustainability and clean energy.
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Make sure you go out and vote! Visit Vote.gov to learn how to register and to find your nearest polling place.
Want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name? Visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how.
You can also find us on Apple, Spotify, or whenever you get podcasts.