Rabe comments on Democratic strategy to pass climate policy

The Democrats are relying on messaging that includes extreme weather events to pass the climate portion of their social spending package.

"It fits the more classic model of environmental policy adoption in the U.S., where usually, we would expect there would be a triggering event or a visible calamity that would then prompt Congress to respond," Barry Rabe, professor of public policy and environmental policy, said.

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Barry Rabe

J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy

Rabe examines the political feasibility and durability of environmental and energy policy, with a particular emphasis on efforts to address climate change in the U.S. and other federal systems. His most recent books examine the politics of carbon pricing and the limitations of unilateral executive branch policy actions. Current research explores the politics of intensive but short-lived greenhouse gases, such as methane and HFCs. Recent policy engagement includes work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Interior, the Department of Commerce, and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

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