CLEAN : Climate law expert: Trump's EPA nomination a blow to environment

The video discusses New York City's pioneering role in climate change actions and highlights Scott Pruitt's opposition to climate regulations, influenced by the fossil fuel industry. It predicts an inactive EPA under Trump's administration, with potential rollbacks of Obama-era climate policies, leading to significant litigation. The video also notes that market trends, like the rise of natural gas and decline of coal, will not be significantly affected by EPA actions. Finally, it emphasizes Trump's closed stance on climate policy, despite previous signals of openness.

What role did New York City play in the early actions on climate change?

• It focused solely on renewable energy.

• It opposed climate change regulations.

• It was a latecomer to climate change actions.

• It was at the forefront of municipal climate change actions.

Who is Scott Pruitt and what is his stance on climate change regulations?

• An opponent of climate change regulations, aligned with the fossil fuel industry.

• A neutral party in climate change discussions.

• An advocate for renewable energy.

• A supporter of Obama's climate change regulations.

What is the expected impact of Scott Pruitt's leadership on the EPA?

• Expansion of the EPA's regulatory powers.

• An inactive EPA and potential dismantling of existing climate regulations.

• Increased funding for renewable energy projects.

• Strengthening of climate regulations.

What market trend has contributed to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States?

• The rise of coal and the decline of natural gas.

• The rise of natural gas and the decline of coal.

• Increased use of solar energy.

• The growth of nuclear power.

What signal does Trump's climate policy send regarding his stance on climate change?

• He is flexible with his climate policy.

• His open mind about climate change is closed.

• He is undecided about climate change.

• He has an open mind about climate change.