Jael Holzman

Jael Holzman, a senior reporter at Heatmap and author of 'The Fight,' discusses the Trump administration's significant impact on offshore wind energy. She reveals how executive orders have stalled crucial leasing and permitting processes, creating a bleak outlook for wind projects. Holzman also dives into local resistance to renewables, particularly in New Jersey and New York, emphasizing the need for better communication from developers. The conversation highlights the contrasting fortunes of solar energy and raises concerns about future investment in renewables amid political challenges.

Robinson Meyer, the founding executive editor of Heatmap and a climate expert, discusses how the narrative of climate change has shifted towards China's influence since the Paris Agreement. Jael Holzman, a senior reporter at Heatmap, reveals the Republican Party’s dramatic pivot against renewable energy, notably offshore wind projects, and highlights the cultural and political rifts within the party. They also examine the implications of federal actions on energy policy and the critical role of the 1.5°C target in shaping global climate responses.