How is Climate Advocacy Weathering Trump?
We take stock of how climate advocacy is weathering the abdication of U.S. leadership.
November 19, 2025
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How is Climate Advocacy Weathering Trump?
Summary
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, is underway in Brazil. While California Governor Gavin Newsom made an appearance, the U.S. government is not participating in the annual event, which comes as President Trump fires EPA staff, defunds climate research and promotes fossil fuels. At the same time, green investment is booming, and environmental advocates are optimistic about decarbonization. We’ll take stock of how climate advocacy is weathering the abdication of U.S. leadership.
Guests:
Vijay Vaitheeswaran, global energy and climate innovation editor, The Economist
Camille von Kaenel, California environment reporter, Politico
Manish Bapna, president and chief executive officer, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) - an international nonprofit environmental organization
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