Climate Politics Under Trump: Challenges and Solutions with Organizer Chris Conry

What the actual f is going on with climate politics right now? What regulations are cancelled? How much of it is fear mongering? And what can we do about it? Thank goodness today’s guest, Chris Conry—campaign director of 100% Minnesota and longtime labor and community organizer—has some insight to share about all of this and more. Speaking of politics, we are in primary voting season here in the U.S. Check out voting resources below. Chris started by sharing how his daughter’s March for Science speech pushed him toward climate work. Chris outlines Trump-era actions: executive orders targeting regulations (including the endangerment finding), congressional rollbacks of Biden-era clean energy investments, illegal impoundment of climate funds (including FEMA grants), increased costs for wind and solar, disinformation on climate science, and fossil-fuel-driven foreign policy. Boooo. He argues faux populism exploits real grievances with false blame, and believes climate solutions should improve material conditions through affordability, efficiency, electrification, updated building codes, thermal energy networks, industrial decarbonization, and pragmatic adaptation for floods and heat. As is becoming a regular part of the conversation on the pod, Chris emphasizes curiosity and participation, and suggests people join climate organizing in ways that match their skills—from advocacy and voting to creative work. Check out 100% Minnesota to learn more about the work Chris is doing: 100percentmn.orgFind the climate action that fits your skills and passions: Climate Action Venn Diagram by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth JohnsonMake sure you’re registered by heading to vote.org. Compare candidates and track their voting records using knowyourvotes.com. And finally, as Chris reminded us, these issues all intersect, from here to Palestine. Use trackaipac.com to see what politicians are serving the interests of corrupt lobbies before yours.Find zines, take classes with Carly, and more: unwindmovementmedia.comSubscribe to Unwind and support the pod on Substack: unwindmovementmedia.substack.comMusic produced by M Baxley of Bear Witness Media