Climate Action 'Requires Global Cooperation (China)' - In The Tank #413

The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Chris Talgo, and Linnea Lueken present episode 413 of the In The Tank Podcast. Climate Czar John Kerry recently discussed the importance of China's cooperation in the fight against climate change. Kerry is not wrong, but how far is the U.S. willing to go in order to keep China happy? Rumors are swirling that China is building a super dam near the border of India, potentially igniting a geopolitical fire between the two countries. Also, what role is BlackRock, the corporate face of climate action, playing in China when it comes to energy production and finance? The ITT crew discusses these topics and more.

OPENING CHIT CHAT - CHICAGO MAYOR BLAMES KIA FOR CRIME WAVE

Red State - Mayor of Chicago Sues Automakers for Making Cars Too Easy to Steal
https://redstate.com/heartlandinstitute/2023/08/30/mayor-of-chicago-sues-automakers-for-making-cars-too-easy-to-steal-n2163225

Fox 32 - Mayor Johnson mocked for suing automakers for car thefts: 'The numbers speak for themselves'
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/brandon-johnson-kia-lawsuit-car-thefts

PRIMARY TOPIC - CLIMATE ACTION REQUIRES GLOBAL COOPERATION

NPR - John Kerry says U.S. can't reach climate goals without global cooperation
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/27/1196251259/john-kerry-says-u-s-cant-reach-climate-goals-without-global-cooperation

Asia Nikkei - China can't just keep building the world's biggest dam in secret
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/China-can-t-just-keep-building-the-world-s-biggest-dam-in-secret

NYT - After Covid, China’s Leaders Face New Challenges From Flooding
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/world/asia/china-flooding-sichuan-chongqing.html

Select Committee on the CCP - "Unconscionable to Profit From Fueling China's Military" - Select Committee Launches Investigation Into BlackRock & MSCI
https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/press-releases/unconscionable-profit-fueling-chinas-military-select-committee-launches

DAVOS WATCH - 21st CENTURY COLLECTIVIZED AGRICULTURE

Fox News - Two dozen Republicans call on Biden to disavow John Kerry's remarks targeting food production
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/two-dozen-republicans-call-biden-disavow-john-kerrys-remarks-targeting-food-production

Reuters - EU okays $1.61 billion for Dutch government to buy out farmers, reduce nitrogen
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-okays-161-bln-dutch-govt-buy-out-farmers-reduce-nitrogen-2023-05-02/

WEF - Food Innovation Hubs
https://www.weforum.org/communities/food-innovation-hubs-partners-group

IIH - The Netherlands and the World Economic Forum Launch Food Innovation Hubs Initiative (2021)
https://investinholland.com/news/the-netherlands-and-the-world-economic-forum-launch-food-innovation-hubs-initiative/

WEF - Green Returns: Unleashing the Power of Finance for Sustainable Food Systems
https://www.weforum.org/whitepapers/green-returns-unleashing-the-power-of-finance-for-sustainable-food-systems