Why Talk of 'Climate Hushing’ is Getting Louder
CNN One ThingA new report from global energy think tank Ember found that solar generated more US energy than coal in May 2026 for the first time on record. It comes at a time when the Trump administration has been actively hostile towards the development of wind and solar projects, despite a growing need for more electricity as more AI data centers come online. So, is this a minor blip, or a sea change? And is the current political climate making talk of climate change taboo on the campaign trail?
For more: ‘Afraid to get my next bill’: Americans brace for higher costs to cool their homes this summer
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Guest: Jane Flegal, Searchlight Institute Senior Fellow
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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