314: From Courtrooms to Statehouses: The US Climate Pushback

This week we're exploring how states, cities, and communities in the US are holding the line on climate when federal leadership fails.

About this episode

This week on Outrage + Optimism, we join the Be Hope global podcast takeover - a collaboration of shows amplifying courage and possibility in facing the greatest challenges of our time.

Alongside Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, and Paul Dickinson, guest co-host Sophia Li helps us explore how states, cities, and communities in the US are holding the line on climate when federal leadership fails.

What does it take to take Trump to court on clean energy? Attorney General Peter Neronha of Rhode Island tells us about his landmark lawsuit to restart the nearly completed Revolution Wind project.

How can we bring more people with us on this transition? Musician and climate advocate Adam Met introduces his Neo-Industrial Revolution declaration, calling for a new language of climate that connects with jobs, prosperity and everyday lives.

Plus, we hear from voices in politics and advocacy - from New York to Texas - about the efforts they have been making to create green jobs, support healthier communities, and fight misinformation, at a time when the national picture is far from easy.

Learn more:

⚖️ Read more on Rhode Island and Connecticut lawsuit against Trump over wind farm halt

⚡ Find out about New York’s all-electric buildings act

🏫 Further information on ALIGN’s Green, Healthy Schools campaign

🌍 See more on 50 for 50 Earth on Corey’s Substack

📜 Read the Neo Industrial Revolution declaration on Planet Reimagined’s website

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Producer: Ben Weaver-Hincks

Video Producer: Caitlin Hanrahan

Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid

Exec Producer: Ellie Clifford