National governments are best-suited to provide the bold, swift action required by the climate crisis through policy. But which policies, exactly, should be passed? What are the pros and cons of each, and which are already proven to be effective in other countries?
In this episode, we talk with Danny Richter, Vice President of Government Affairs at Citizens’ Climate Lobby, to discuss some of these questions, including what a price on carbon might look like in the United States.
Featuring:
Danny Richter
Vice President of Government Affairs, Citizens' Climate Lobby
Danny Richter
Vice President of Government Affairs, Citizens' Climate Lobby
Dr. Daniel Richter is the Vice President of Government Affairs at Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) where he develops legislative strategy and policy initiatives.
He obtained his Ph. D. in oceanography from UC San Diego, but switched his focus to climate policy and established the Washington DC office for CCL, where he has now been for eight years.
Hosted By:
James Lawler
Climate Now Host
James Lawler
Climate Now Host
Katherine Gorman
Climate Now Host
Katherine Gorman
Climate Now Host
Katherine Gorman is a podcast host for Climate Now. She has worked for terrestrial public radio stations across the US, and is also co-host of the podcast “The Talking Machines”. She is excited to democratize the climate conversation and to learn and share knowledge from experts in the field.
