Think Climate Alarmism is Dead? Go to a Blue State

Think Climate Alarmism is Dead? Go to a Blue State

From Sanity Check by Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation

February 20, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

David R. Legates discusses the ongoing climate agenda despite federal withdrawals from global climate bodies.

With headlines declaring the end of climate extremism and federal withdrawals from global climate bodies making waves, many are celebrating what looks like a turning point. But is it really over? In this episode, David R. Legates argues that while the federal government may be stepping back, the climate agenda is far from defeated. From sweeping state-level “NetZero” mandates to massive electrification plans, offshore wind expansion, hydrogen schemes, and the redesign of entire communities, t...

People in this episode

Guest: David R. Legates

Topics covered

  • climate change
  • federal policy
  • state mandates
  • NetZero
  • electrification
  • renewable energy

Keywords

  • climate alarmism
  • NetZero mandates
  • electrification plans
  • offshore wind
  • hydrogen schemes

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Organizations: Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation

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