Climate policy conflict in the U.S. states: a critical review and way forward
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Author(s)
Basseches, Joshua A.
Bromley-Trujillo, Rebecca
Boykoff, Maxwell T.
Culhane, Trevor
Hall, Galen
Healy, Noel
Hess, David J.
Hsu, David
Krause, Rachel M.
Prechel, Harland
Date Issued
February 16, 2022
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Citation
Climatic Change. 2022 Feb 16;170(3-4):32
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Final published version
Abstract
Abstract
Many U.S. states have taken significant action on climate change in recent years, demonstrating their commitment despite federal policy gridlock and rollbacks. Yet, there is still much we do not know about the agents, discourses, and strategies of those seeking to delay or obstruct state-level climate action. We first ask, what are the obstacles to strong and effective climate policy within U.S. states? We review the political structures and interest groups that slow action, and we examine emerging tensions between climate justice and the technocratic and/or market-oriented approaches traditionally taken by many mainstream environmental groups. Second, what are potential solutions for overcoming these obstacles? We suggest strategies for overcoming opposition to climate action that may advance more effective and inclusive state policy, focusing on political strategies, media framing, collaboration, and leveraging the efforts of ambitious local governments.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Urban Studies and Planning
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-022-03319-w
