Trump 2.0 poses a huge challenge for the renewable energy industry in the US. Not only has the administration rescinded environmental incentives and regulations with bearing on future projects, it has also in various ways delayed and/or obstructed offshore wind projects already under construction (like the Empire Wind and the Revolution Wind projects).
What does all of this mean for the renewable energy industry in the US? What does it mean for US competitiveness and the global energy transition?
To find out, Bhargabi speaks to Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council, a member-based organization that represents over 1,500 companies, organizations and institutions in over 80 countries.
Anna is also joined by Chris Aylett, a Research Fellow at Chatham House’s Environment and Society Centre, to discuss some of the main climate stories in the run-up to COP30.
About The Climate Briefing
The Climate Briefing explores key themes in the UN climate negotiations and international climate politics. The podcast is hosted by Bhargabi Bharadwaj and Anna Aberg from Chatham House and features interviewees from governments, international organizations, academia and civil society organizations from across the world.
You can also listen to The Climate Briefing on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.