Tonight, the Progressive Policy Institute’s Center for New Liberalism hosted Representative Scott Peters (CA-52) for a Twitch Town Hall on climate change and how the center-left can approach the climate crisis in a productive, pragmatic way.
“Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to use the full range of policy tools available to address it. The Center for New Liberalism appreciates Congressman Peters for joining us ahead of Earth Day to talk about a radically pragmatic approach to reducing emissions and saving our planet,” said Jeremiah Johnson, Policy Director for the Center for New Liberalism.
Representative Peters has advocated for a novel three-pronged approach to fighting climate change: instituting a carbon tax, regulating and reducing emissions of so-called “super-pollutants” such as ozone and black soot, and removing existing carbon from the atmosphere using “carbon capture” technology.
Watch the event on Twitch.
The Center for New Liberalism is a digital-first public policy organization dedicated to using grassroots networks and digital media to advocate for liberalism in this new age of populism. It reaches tens of millions of people a month through social media, podcasting, video and streaming, in-person and digital events, and more. The Center for New Liberalism is a project of PPI, and has two primary initiatives: the Neoliberal Project and Exponents Magazine. To learn more visit: centerfornewliberalism.org.
The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) is a catalyst for policy innovation and political reform based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to create radically pragmatic ideas for moving America beyond ideological and partisan deadlock. Learn more about PPI by visiting progressivepolicy.org.
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