President Obama has made significant progress on climate over the past four years, including the strengthening of fuel efficiency standards and introduction of regulations for new power plants. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency has carefully constructed and successfully defended a legal apparatus to regulated carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act—opening up the possibility of significant emissions reductions in the power sector. Yet, President Obama showed little leadership for the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which would have put a national price on carbon. On the other hand, Governor Romney has supported efforts to price carbon—at a state-level—in the past and has claimed that a coal plant “kills people.” Which leader would most aggressively address climate change? How will the election impact climate politics? And, what action can we expect during the next four years?
MCC alum and climate change lobbyist Clayton Munnings will address these questions in a workshop presentation on November 8 from 3:30-5 PM in Brighton Campus's room 9-233. Please come prepared to discuss and debate the nuances and paradoxes of climate change politics. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome.
Matthew Fox
ESOL/TRS
11/01/2012 |