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Environmental Justice: Make Polluters Pay
Jul 5, 2024 ·
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Environmental Justice: Make Polluters Pay
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In this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, we discuss the growing movement to hold big oil companies accountable for their environmental impacts. Jamie Henn, founder and executive...
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In this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, we discuss the growing movement to hold big oil companies accountable for their environmental impacts.
Jamie Henn, founder and executive director of Fossil Free Media, discusses legislative efforts like Senator Chris Van Hollen’s climate fund bill, state campaigns in Vermont and New York, and the broader implications of climate action.
Henn shares insights into Fossil Free Media's mission, the public's support for holding polluters accountable, and the political landscape influencing these efforts. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on climate policy, public opinion, and the urgent need for environmental justice.
00:00 Introduction to the Climate Change Battle
00:24 Meet Jamie Henn of Fossil Free Media
02:09 The Van Hollen Bill and Its Challenges
04:42 Republican Support for Climate Accountability
06:24 Trump's Environmental Policies and Their Impact
08:30 Project 2025: A Threat to Environmental Protections
18:13 State-Level Efforts to Make Polluters Pay
22:38 The Future of Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy
25:22 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Jamie Henn, founder and executive director of Fossil Free Media, discusses legislative efforts like Senator Chris Van Hollen’s climate fund bill, state campaigns in Vermont and New York, and the broader implications of climate action.
Henn shares insights into Fossil Free Media's mission, the public's support for holding polluters accountable, and the political landscape influencing these efforts. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on climate policy, public opinion, and the urgent need for environmental justice.
00:00 Introduction to the Climate Change Battle
00:24 Meet Jamie Henn of Fossil Free Media
02:09 The Van Hollen Bill and Its Challenges
04:42 Republican Support for Climate Accountability
06:24 Trump's Environmental Policies and Their Impact
08:30 Project 2025: A Threat to Environmental Protections
18:13 State-Level Efforts to Make Polluters Pay
22:38 The Future of Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy
25:22 Conclusion and Call to Action
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