About this episode

The episode discusses the role of states and cities in leading climate change efforts, featuring insights from former California Senator Martha Escutia and other experts.

Former California Senator Martha Escutia talks with Mary Nichols, Alex Nieves, and Nancy Sutley on the role of states and cities as leaders in climate change. They discuss the challenges to climate policy under the Trump Administration and California's role as a leader in climate change. This conversation is part of CPF's "Climate Forward 2026" conference in partnership with the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Featuring: - Mary Nichols: Former Chair of the California Air Resources Board - Alex Nieves: Climate Reporter, POLITICO - Nancy Sutley: Deputy Mayor and CSO, Los Angeles - Martha Escutia: Former California State Senator and Assemblymember; Former Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future

People in this episode

Host: Martha Escutia

Guests: Mary Nichols, Alex Nieves, Nancy Sutley

Topics covered

• climate change
• state leadership
• local government
• environmental policy
• Trump Administration
• California

Keywords

• climate policy
• California
• environment
• leadership
• sustainability
• local action

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: California Air Resources Board, POLITICO, USC Center for the Political Future, USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability

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