How might lawmakers prioritize the climate with skeptics in power?

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In the past few years, lawmakers in Connecticut have gotten closer to meaningful legislation that would lower a vehicle’s carbon footprint. They’ve also introduced a pilot program targeting food scraps in an effort to reduce waste.

Their job may get harder.

President-elect Donald Trump's record on climate change is already forcing state lawmakers to re-think local policy changes. A week after the election, Gov. Ned Lamont said he’s no longer pursuing a mandate that would’ve phased out sales of new gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035.

Today on the Wheelhouse, how initiatives seeking to curb climate change will be impacted by the 2024 election.

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Michayla Savitt: State government reporter, Connecticut Public
Shannon Osaka: Climate zeitgeist reporter, The Washington Post
Miriam Wasser: Senior climate and environment reporter, WBUR

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