About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the role of the EPA and climate issues with former Administrator Michael S. Regan and USC Wrigley Institute Director Joe Árvai.

CPF's "Climate Forward 2026" conference features a talk with USC Wrigley Institute Director Joe Árvai and Michael S. Regan, 16th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. They discuss the role of the EPA, climate change and environmental justice in the Trump administration, and how politics impact climate action. This conference is in partnership with the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Featuring: - Michael S. Regan: 16th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Joe Árvai: Director, USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability - Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife

People in this episode

Guests: Michael S. Regan, Joe Árvai

Topics covered

• climate change
• environmental justice
• EPA
• politics
• Trump administration
• climate action

Keywords

• climate change
• EPA
• environmental justice
• politics
• Trump administration
• climate action

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability, USC Center for the Political Future, Environmental Protection Agency

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