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Is the new green push in the US enough to move the needle?
Ep. 131
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The climate emergency has arrived. The US is set to spend hundreds of billions getting into the green-game. Europe, China and the US are leading the world into a new greener future. Will the US be able to turn the tables on carbon emissions? Beibei and Jason discuss the most important topic of our times. ‘Podcast and chill’ has never been so hot. We’ve got the facts and the talking points to keep you cool.
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