How Should Chicago Handle a ‘Climate Emergency’?
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Debating an emergency climate declaration in Chicago.
Ald. Matt Martin (47th Ward) recently introduced a resolution in Chicago’s City Council declaring a state of climate emergency. The plan calls for citywide budgetary measures and policies to reduce carbon emissions, but some worry about its economic impact on Chicago businesses. Martin joins us in discussion, along with Frank Lasée, president of the Heartland Institute.
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How Should Chicago Handle a ‘Climate Emergency’?
Clip: 1/21/2020 | 9m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Ald. Matt Martin (47th Ward) recently introduced a resolution in Chicago’s City Council declaring a state of climate emergency. The plan calls for citywide budgetary measures and policies to reduce carbon emissions, but some worry about its economic impact on Chicago businesses. Martin joins us in discussion, along with Frank Lasée, president of the Heartland Institute.
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