O'Malley's Plan for Climate Change: Wednesday August 21, 12-1 p.m.




WYPR: Midday with Dan Rodricks Podcast show

Summary: Governor O’Malley’s climate change plan released last month sets a goal of reducing carbon emissions in the state 25 percent by 2020. It is considered among the most aggressive in the nation. Is it a plausible plan or window dressing for O’Malley’s presidential ambitions? How will the state implement the plan? How will it affect consumers and businesses? Our guests: David Costello, deputy secretary for the Maryland Department of the Environment; Tommy Landers, policy director for the Maryland, DC Chesapeake Climate Action Network; and Kim Burns, president of Maryland Businesses for Responsive Government.