Can conservative Schwarzenegger flip the script on US climate debate?
- 9 years ago
While in Paris this week to attend the global climate summit, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sent a bold message about climate change: it doesn't matter which side of the climate debate you're on, it is time to act on the issue.
During a talk at SciencesPo , a Paris-based research university, he acknowledged that such comments may seem unusual coming from a "conservative, Hummer-driving" former politician.
Independent assessments agree with Mr. Schwarzenegger's argument that because fossil fuels will eventually run out, it is wise to start investing in and transitioning to renewable energy sources.
As governor of California, Schwarzenegger oversaw California's transition to sourcing 33 percent of its energy from renewables like solar power by the year 2020, and the passage of bills aimed at reducing California's greenhouse-gas emissions.
During a talk at SciencesPo , a Paris-based research university, he acknowledged that such comments may seem unusual coming from a "conservative, Hummer-driving" former politician.
Independent assessments agree with Mr. Schwarzenegger's argument that because fossil fuels will eventually run out, it is wise to start investing in and transitioning to renewable energy sources.
As governor of California, Schwarzenegger oversaw California's transition to sourcing 33 percent of its energy from renewables like solar power by the year 2020, and the passage of bills aimed at reducing California's greenhouse-gas emissions.