How US presidential candidates' climate policies could impact food and farming
The 2024 election pits Kamala Harris’ clean energy initiatives against Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel stance, both offering vastly different outcomes for the future of climate and agriculture.
Christina Cooke reports for Civil Eats.
In short:
- Kamala Harris emphasizes climate action, clean energy investment, and climate-smart agriculture as part of her platform.
- Donald Trump denies climate change, focuses on fossil fuels, and plans to dismantle environmental regulations.
- Both candidates’ policies will significantly affect farming and food security in a warming world.
Key quote:
"Kamala Harris has been a driving force in delivering the strongest climate action in history. She’s ready to build on those gains from day one as president."
— Manish Bapna, president and CEO of the NRDC Action Fund
Why this matters:
The next president’s climate policies will shape the future of U.S. agriculture and food security. With increasing climate-driven challenges like extreme weather, decisions made now will have long-term impacts on both the environment and the farming industry.
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