Overview

• The former California governor challenged environmentalists discouraged by the White House’s climate stance to “stop whining” and focus on practical solutions.
• He underscored the Trump administration’s dismantling of Biden-era regulations and increased support for oil and gas development.
• Drawing on his 2007 tenure, he recalled suing the Environmental Protection Agency to defend California’s stricter emissions standards.
• He noted that roughly 70% of pollution reduction happens at the local or state level and urged cities and businesses to adopt electric buses, solar roofs and other green measures.
• Framing his address as a motivational call, he urged activists to turn frustration into grassroots projects that both improve lives and cut carbon output.