What a Trump or Harris presidency could mean for climate, the environment and energy

What a Trump or Harris presidency could mean for climate, the environment and energy in the Chicago area Presidents help shape how the nation — and the Chicago area — take on climate change, environmental regulation and energy policy. As president, Republican Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord and attempted to slash funding for the Environmental Protection Agency. As vice president, Democrat Kamala Harris cast the deciding vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that advances climate action. Reset takes a look at how each candidate might deal with environmental issues and how those decisions could affect Chicagoans. GUEST: Karen Weigert, Reset sustainability contributor; director of Loyola University Chicago’s Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise -- WBEZ’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons is your forum for the Chicago conversation. We bring context to the latest local news with journalists, experts and newsmakers. And we cover a wide variety of beats from State and City Politics to Arts and Culture to the Environment. Every Tuesday, we talk Health and Wellness. Every Thursday, it’s Food and Music. We’re on the latest news stories throughout the week and on Fridays in our Weekly News Recap. Reset really is your forum. We love to work your voice and ideas into the show. To leave a suggestion, news tip or feedback, leave us a voicemail at 888-915-9945 or email us at reset@wbez.org. If you’re a local listener, join us live on the radio weekdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CT on 91.5 FM WBEZ. You can also listen from anywhere live or on delay online and on the WBEZ app. Not much of a radio listener? We’re working hard to meet folks where they like to read, watch and listen to news, culture and conversation.