Reversing Climate Policies

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 

PROGRAM #10673 12:00 PM PT 

Reversing Climate Policies. The Trump administration signed an order to roll back fuel economy standards for automakers, a measure that may increase tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks, and slow the adoption of electric vehicles. Previously, Trump had ordered to eliminate tax credits for people buying electric vehicles and federal money to help install charging stations. Trump is also halting the leasing of federal lands and waters for new wind farms. Will any climate funding survive?

Guest: Antonieta Cádiz, Managing Director for Latino Engagement, Climate Power, Houston, TX.

Heated Confirmation Hearings. Under questioning from US senators, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump’s nominee to be health secretary, had to explain his controversial views about vaccines, abortion and pesticides. What are the takeaways from RFK Jr’s confirmation hearing?

Guest: Jose López Zamorano, News Correspondent, Washington, DC.

Menendez Sentenced. Former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) was sentenced to 11 years in prison on charges of corruption and accepting bribes. Menendez has said he plans to appeal the guilty verdict and calls the trial a “political prosecution.” How are Latino leaders following the trial?

Guest: Jose López Zamorano, News Correspondent, Washington, DC.

Photo: Richard R. Schünemann/Unsplash

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