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Podcast: In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
Episode: What ‘National Energy Emergency' Means For Illinois
Description: On his first day in office, President Trump took the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord. He also declared a “national energy emergency” to bring down gasoline prices and called for expanded oil drilling and a reversal of environmental protections. Reset gets a breakdown of Trump’s environmental moves and what they could mean for our area with Reset sustainability contributor Karen Weigert.
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