Episode description

In his first term, Donald Trump pulled out of the global Paris Climate Accords and rolled back over 100 regulations impacting the safety of our air, water, and environment at large. As we prepare for Trump’s second term, Stacey Abrams speaks to Tik Root, Senior Staff Writer at Grist, about what protections and milestones are most at risk, which elements of the Inflation Reduction Act have bipartisan appeal, and how much Congress and the courts could play a role in slowing Trump’s fossil fuel agenda. They also discuss actionable ways that individuals can monitor their environmental safety and climate impact within their communities and homes. 

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Learn & Do More:

• Read Tik and his colleagues’ climate reporting at Grist.org
• Do research to identify climate and environmental issues that are impacting your community
• Look out for incentives like tax rebates to reduce your energy costs and upgrade your appliances