Topic: Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion are celebrating a motion in the Dutch Parliament to phase out fossil fuel subsidies following a month of protests. Adam Curry, drawing on his knowledge of the Netherlands, dismisses the "win" as "cow crap," noting that the current cabinet has fallen and cannot pass new laws until after the November elections.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres advocates for shifting the global taxation burden from income to carbon. This proposal aims to end fossil fuel subsidies and stop the construction of coal power plants starting in 2020. The hosts express skepticism, arguing that such a system would likely result in both carbon and income being taxed simultaneously while requiring an invasive monitoring system.

During an interview on "Morning Joe," Mika Brzezinski questioned Gregory Jaczko on whether writing off nuclear power is "depressing" for those seeking alternatives to fossil fuels. Jaczko responded by calling for the market to decide, though he also suggested making gas more expensive to favor renewables. The hosts speculate that Jaczko's anti-nuclear position may be covertly supported by "Big Oil" interests.