The role of fossil fuel energy systems in driving climate change is now well understood. Far less considered, however are the ways public policy enables economic conditions that perpetuate a

The role of fossil fuel energy systems in driving climate change is now well understood. Far less considered, however are the ways public policy enables economic conditions that perpetuate a dependency on fossil energy sources. This session profiled the perspectives of speakers Lolita Jackson and Robert Hockett.

Jackson left a prosperous career on Wall Street to become the lead climate strategist for Mayor de Blasio in New York City. In this position, she was a key figure in helping to develop and implement New York City’s energy transition strategy. Jackson shared the stage with Robert Hockett, Cornell University professor of law. Hockett has been advising Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Green New Deal since 2019, and he literally wrote the book on Green New Deal economics, “Financing the Green New Deal.”

This is session 2 of The Boulder Forum on Economy, Climate and Community, a unique global discussion about the role of the economy in both climate change an climate stabilization hosted by the City of Boulder. Bioneers served as a core producing and programming partner.

Local Panelist: Colorado State Senator Steve Fenberg. Representing the 18th district of Colorado, Fenberg has served as CO Senate Majority Leader since 2019 and has been a champion of several pieces of key climate-focused legislation.

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