In Citizens Climate Radio's latest installment of our policy series, hosts Elissa Tennant and Dana Nuccitelli dive deep into the latest updates from Capitol Hill. With the Senate Finance Committee’s budget proposal now public, they unpack what it means for the clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
How do the House and Senate versions compare? What would repealing these tax credits cost American households and jobs? What role does energy security—and even AI—play in the clean energy conversation? Elissa and Dana bring clarity to a complex policy moment and offer listeners tangible next steps for action.
You’ll also hear about upcoming CCL leadership changes, summer conference plans, and two thoughtful listener voicemails—including one from someone who really wants to bring back Energy Star.
🎧 Topics Covered:
Senate vs. House proposals on clean energy tax credits
The mysterious “bird bath” process
Projected increases in household energy costs
Threats to clean energy manufacturing and jobs
What to expect next in Congress
How you can make your voice heard
📞 Call or text us with your questions or comments: +1 (619) 512-9646
🗳️ Take action to defend clean energy tax credits: https://cclusa.org/IRAdefense
🎟️ Join us at the Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., July 20–22: https://cclusa.org/conference
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In Citizens Climate Radio's latest installment of our policy series, hosts Elissa Tennant and Dana Nuccitelli dive deep into the latest updates from Capitol Hill. With the Senate Finance Committee’s budget proposal now public, they unpack what it means for the clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
How do the House and Senate versions compare? What would repealing these tax credits cost American households and jobs? What role does energy security—and even AI—play in the clean energy conversation? Elissa and Dana bring clarity to a complex policy moment and offer listeners tangible next steps for action.
You’ll also hear about upcoming CCL leadership changes, summer conference plans, and two thoughtful listener voicemails—including one from someone who really wants to bring back Energy Star.
🎧 Topics Covered:
Senate vs. House proposals on clean energy tax credits
The mysterious “bird bath” process
Projected increases in household energy costs
Threats to clean energy manufacturing and jobs
What to expect next in Congress
How you can make your voice heard
📞 Call or text us with your questions or comments: +1 (619) 512-9646
🗳️ Take action to defend clean energy tax credits: https://cclusa.org/IRAdefense
🎟️ Join us at the Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., July 20–22: https://cclusa.org/conference
🎙️ Citizens Climate Radio is a project of Citizens’ Climate Education.
Hot Mess Episode 7: Cultural Barriers and the Global Picture
Citizens Climate Radio Climate Change Podcast
24 minutes 22 seconds
11 months ago
Hot Mess Episode 7: Cultural Barriers and the Global Picture
In this penultimate episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, we expand our focus beyond the United States to explore the global landscape of climate skepticism. Climate denial is not just an American phenomenon but takes on unique forms in different nations, influenced by cultural, political, and economic factors. We compare the deeply entrenched skepticism in the U.S. with the varied approaches seen in countries like China, Germany, Australia, and South Korea, shedding light on what drives climate attitudes worldwide.
Featuring insights from four dynamic voices, this episode delves into how media, education, and policy influence public perception and what lessons can be learned from global successes and failures in addressing climate change.
Featured Guests:
Katie Zakrzewski: Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio and a young conservative from the South, Katie provides a deep dive into climate skepticism in the U.S. and contrasts it with Europe and beyond.
Horace Mo: Former Citizens Climate Radio intern, Horace shares his experiences growing up in China and reflects on the nation’s ambitious strides in renewable energy and urban planning.
Jose Aguto: Climate advocate and former Associate Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant, Jose discusses the global Catholic response to climate change and the unique challenges faced by the U.S. Church.
Zach Torpie: Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio, Zach highlights how young conservatives are driving forward-thinking climate solutions and pushing for energy independence through renewables.
Organizations and Resources Mentioned:
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Action Page: cclusa.org/action
Catholic Climate Covenant: catholicclimatecovenant.org
Green Tea Party Radio: Available wherever you get podcasts.
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication: climatecommunication.yale.edu
BTS Center’s Climate Changed Podcast: Visit Climate Changed Podcast
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Citizens Climate Radio Climate Change Podcast
In Citizens Climate Radio's latest installment of our policy series, hosts Elissa Tennant and Dana Nuccitelli dive deep into the latest updates from Capitol Hill. With the Senate Finance Committee’s budget proposal now public, they unpack what it means for the clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
How do the House and Senate versions compare? What would repealing these tax credits cost American households and jobs? What role does energy security—and even AI—play in the clean energy conversation? Elissa and Dana bring clarity to a complex policy moment and offer listeners tangible next steps for action.
You’ll also hear about upcoming CCL leadership changes, summer conference plans, and two thoughtful listener voicemails—including one from someone who really wants to bring back Energy Star.
🎧 Topics Covered:
Senate vs. House proposals on clean energy tax credits
The mysterious “bird bath” process
Projected increases in household energy costs
Threats to clean energy manufacturing and jobs
What to expect next in Congress
How you can make your voice heard
📞 Call or text us with your questions or comments: +1 (619) 512-9646
🗳️ Take action to defend clean energy tax credits: https://cclusa.org/IRAdefense
🎟️ Join us at the Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., July 20–22: https://cclusa.org/conference
🎙️ Citizens Climate Radio is a project of Citizens’ Climate Education.
