The Race to Define the Green New Deal with Grist CEO Brady Walkinshaw

In episode 92 of America Adapts, host Doug Parsons interviews the CEO of Grist, Brady Walkinshaw.  Grist is the long time, online environmental news group.  Doug and Brady discuss the presidential politics of climate change; the race to define what the Green New Deal really is.  They also discuss how the Green New Deal address climate adaptation and Grist’s own coverage of the issue. They also discuss the challenges of covering environmental news in a non partisan way, and sharing some of the Grist news programs. Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Topics covered: What is Grist environmental news. A deep dive on the Green New Deal: substance, players and politics of it. “It’s a positive viewpoint of the future, not a negative one.” 2020 Presidential elections and climate politics. Should there be a climate presidential debate (yes)? Does the green new deal address climate adaptation? Is it impossible to do bipartisan Green New Deal? Is it time to play hard ball on this issue? How does Grist cover climate adaptation. The media needs to help with the false narrative of ‘climate proofing’ society. Learn how to follow Grist and their media programs. Links in this episode: https://grist.org/article/this-california-community-is-paying-for-your-holiday-shopping-with-their-air-quality/ https://grist.org/article/the-green-new-deal-is-pushing-climate-change-into-the-mainstream-media/?utm_content=buffer2756c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/109/text https://grist.org/article/the-green-new-deal-is-here-and-everyone-has-something-to-say-about-it/ https://grist.org/article/the-green-new-deal-is-pushing-climate-change-into-the-mainstream-media/?utm_content=buffer2756c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer https://twitter.com/grist https://grist.org/article/the-green-new-deal-is-here-and-everyone-has-something-to-say-about-it/ Donate to America Adapts Subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Subscribe/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Facebook and Twitter: @usaadapts https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/timeline www.americaadapts.org @grist Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/america-adapts-climate-change/id1133023095?mt=2 On Google Play here. Please share on Facebook! The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisor http://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexa https://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure!  Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we’re also on YouTube! Producer Dan Ackerstein Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com