Changes at the federal level are reshaping America's climate trajectory. In an interview with Forbes, Todd Khozein, CEO of SecondMuse, unpacks how cities and states can still drive climate progress by leveraging proven strategies such as consistent local policies and strong public-private partnerships to build job-creating climate economies.
Recently signed into law, a new budget bill is immediately sparking significant concern across the climate tech sector. While presented by the administration as “One Big Beautiful” bill, Todd Khozein, CEO of SecondMuse, weighs in on the implications in an interview with Forbes.
Despite these setbacks, Todd remains optimistic about the potential for the U.S. cleantech sector, finding a “thread of hope” in state-level initiatives. He highlights the remarkable success of New York’s climate tech landscape, which transformed from virtually nonexistent to a leading global hub through a “consistent and sustained strategy” and clear legislation like the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. This success demonstrates that dedicated local and state-level initiatives can attract significant private sector investment and drive innovation.
