A Matter of DegreesJuly 12, 2021 · 57:46
‘Let’s Go Get Us a Clean Electricity Standard’
Baked into the American Jobs Plan is an ambitious proposal to set a federally-mandated Clean Electricity Standard of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035. It would put the US on track to get emissions under control and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. That is, if it gets through Congress.
In this episode, Co-host Leah Stokes speaks with a variety of guests who are part of the broad coalition supporting the proposal. What would this ambitious policy mean for America's energy system and climate movement?
The episode features Jamie DeMarco and Quentin Scott from Chesapeake Climate Action Network; Lauren Maunus from The Sunrise Movement; Hip Hop Caucus CEO Rev. Lennox Yearwood; and West Virginia Rivers Coalition Director Angie Rossers.
Resources:
- The #Call4Climate homepage
- Chesapeake Climate Action Network Homepage
- The Data For Progress Poll Results on Voter Support for a CES
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Guests
Jamie DeMarcoFederal and Maryland Policy Director at Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Quentin ScottFederal Policy Director at Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Lauren MaunusAdvocacy Director at the Sunrise Movement
Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.Hip Hop Caucus President and CEO
Angie RossersWest Virginia Rivers Coalition Director