Climate policy conflict in the U.S. states: a critical review and way forward

Joshua A. Basseches (), Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo (), Maxwell T. Boykoff (), Trevor Culhane (), Galen Hall (), Noel Healy (), David J. Hess (), David Hsu (), Rachel M. Krause (), Harland Prechel (), J. Timmons Roberts () and Jennie C. Stephens ()
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Joshua A. Basseches: University of Michigan
Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo: Christopher Newport University
Maxwell T. Boykoff: University of Colorado
Trevor Culhane: Brown University
Galen Hall: Brown University
Noel Healy: Salem State University
David J. Hess: Vanderbilt University
David Hsu: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rachel M. Krause: University of Kansas
Harland Prechel: Texas A&M University
J. Timmons Roberts: Brown University
Jennie C. Stephens: Northeastern University

Climatic Change, 2022, vol. 170, issue 3, No 14, 24 pages

Abstract: Abstract Many U.S. states have taken significant action on climate change in recent years, demonstrating their commitment despite federal policy gridlock and rollbacks. Yet, there is still much we do not know about the agents, discourses, and strategies of those seeking to delay or obstruct state-level climate action. We first ask, what are the obstacles to strong and effective climate policy within U.S. states? We review the political structures and interest groups that slow action, and we examine emerging tensions between climate justice and the technocratic and/or market-oriented approaches traditionally taken by many mainstream environmental groups. Second, what are potential solutions for overcoming these obstacles? We suggest strategies for overcoming opposition to climate action that may advance more effective and inclusive state policy, focusing on political strategies, media framing, collaboration, and leveraging the efforts of ambitious local governments.

Keywords: U.S. climate change policy; Climate policy obstruction; State politics; Renewable energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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