Environmental battles are delaying clean energy projects

Our climate series Reverse Course continues with a look at the land conflicts that threaten to delay clean energy infrastructure projects across the country.

Climate columnist for the Los Angeles Times Sammy Roth has been following this issue for years, as the Biden administration seeks to achieve its goal of producing 100% clean energy by 2035.

Environmental groups have protested solar projects in California due to threats to the iconic Joshua tree and the burrowing owl.

Here & NowPeter O’Dowd speaks with Roth.

This segment aired on October 31, 2024. Audio will be available soon.