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Helping People Adapt to Climate Change
06:59 - 14:46 (07:47)
The Biden administration and a report from the White House recognize the government's role in helping people, especially those in poverty, adapt to the challenges of climate change. The government will need to use its existing systems to assist individuals and communities in making smarter decisions in the face of climate change.
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A report suggests that the federal government subsidizing insurance for farmers is promoting risky behavior and causing taxpayers to bear the costs.
06:59 - 09:47 (02:47)
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A report suggests that the federal government subsidizing insurance for farmers is promoting risky behavior and causing taxpayers to bear the costs. Private mortgage lenders offload loans to the government, creating even riskier loans in the face of climate change.
ChapterHelping People Adapt to Climate Change
EpisodeShould The Government Pay for Your Bad Climate Decisions?
PodcastThe Daily
The Biden administration and a recent report agree that assisting people, especially the poor, is a significant part of the federal government's duty in a warming world.
09:47 - 14:46 (04:59)
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The Biden administration and a recent report agree that assisting people, especially the poor, is a significant part of the federal government's duty in a warming world. The government must employ its existing systems to help those who are at risk of the health consequences of climate change, as this adds to taxpayers' health care expenses and the financial pressure on the health care system, which is a prominent contributor to the national debt.