Europe Invests Big in Green Recovery, While US Keeps the Status Quo

<p>We’re back with another live show from quarantine.&nbsp;</p><p>Europe is crafting a €750 billion recovery package in response to the economic impact of coronavirus. It will devote more than €200 billion directly to low-carbon infrastructure projects. That could enable hundreds of billions more for renewables, efficiency, clean public transport, and hydrogen.</p><p>Meanwhile, here in the U.S., our recent stimulus sent billions of dollars to debt-laden oil producers. With potentially one shot left to pass another recovery package, everyone is afraid to utter the word “climate.”</p><p>Coronavirus highlights yet another political and economic divide. How badly is America squandering this historic moment?</p><p>Plus, we address listener questions about offshore wind, undercovered climate solutions, career advice, and the mysterious ‘MOPR‘ that could override states’ clean energy preferences.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks to all our listeners who tuned in live!</p><p>Mentioned on the the show:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Freestyle Rapper for Pexapark: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05KPAbbq63A" target="_blank">Chris Turner</a></li><li>Rap Artist Who Rhymes on Science: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52848184" target="_blank">Baba Brinkman</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Heavy Metal Elon Musk Tribute Band: <a href="http://raptorcommandmusic.com/" target="_blank">Raptor Command</a></li></ul><p>Recommended reading:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.dw.com/en/china-offers-hope-for-german-cars-after-stimulus-snub/a-53683919" target="_blank">DeutcheWelle</a>: Germany pushes electric cars in $145B stimulus.&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-05/germany-s-recovery-fund-gets-green-hue-with-its-focus-on-climate?sref=HOPZPtg9" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>: The world’s greenest stimulus plan from Germany</li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52848184" target="_blank">BBC</a>: Could the “Green stimulus” go global?&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.climatechan