Professor Mildenberger's book argues that fossil fuels have undermined climate policy across the world through the logic of "double representation". Both the political left and the political right have a vested interest in the jobs and profits that the fossil fuel industry generates. Through outstanding case studies of the United States, Australia, and Norway - all richly endowed with fossil fuels - the volume shows the power of entrenched interests. This book is foundational in establishing the importance of domestic politics in climate action. All scholars and practitioners of climate action should read and learn from this study.

Carbon Capture offers a deeply-researched yet very accessible guide to understanding climate politics in the United States and how it stacks up against other rich democracies. The book starts by offering a fascinating "myth-busting" of why countries have adopted very different responses to the climate crisis--some earlier than others, and some much more ambitious than others. It's not partisanship or ideology, which are so often offered as explanations. Instead, it's about the cross-cutting power of dirty energy producers and utilities, and how they manage to get "double representation" in politics through both employers and workers. Where this double representation is stronger, you're less likely to see ambitious action on climate reform. I learned a lot from the rich case studies and original historical research that the author marshals to test this argument, and it will surely be useful for other students and interested citizens who want to understand why the US seems to lag other countries in addressing the climate crisis.

This is an essential new book on climate policy around the world. It focuses on the United States, Australia and Norway, but touches on other countries including Japan, Germany and Canada. If you want to understand the politics of climate action, including carbon pricing, you've got to read this book! Highly recommended.