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Short Circuiting Policy

Interest Groups and the Battle Over Clean Energy and Climate Policy in the American States (Studies in Postwar American Political Development)

Leah Cardamore Stokes

This book delves into the clean energy laws of Texas, Kansas, Arizona, and Ohio, tracing their progress over thirty years. Leah Stokes argues that organized opposition between interest groups is the reason why states are not making headway against the climate crisis. She explains how fossil fuel companies and electric utilities promote climate denial and delay, and why victories can turn into losses when opponents have enough resources to roll back laws. A bold new argument about the policymaking process, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in renewable energy and climate change.
Publish Date
2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.08
ISBN
9780190074265
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2020-11-30T21:07:39.000Z
@leahstokes @AES_Energy This is an awfully important book, one that people will be reaching for for a long time to come      source
2020-06-29T20:54:55.000Z
Some *very good* books by climate experts have come out lately, and I’d heartily recommend a few: - The Future Earth by @EricHolthaus - Short Circuiting Policy by @leahstokes - The Race Awakening of 2020 by @DrShepherd2013 - The Future We Choose by @CFigueres & @tomcarnac      source