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Democrats shift focus as climate change takes a backseat in the 2024 election
Despite the urgency of the climate crisis, Democrats are downplaying the issue in the 2024 campaign, reflecting voter priorities and a lack of detailed plans.
In short:
- Kamala Harris briefly mentioned climate change at the Democratic National Convention, reflecting its diminished role in the 2024 campaign.
- Polls show a decline in voter concern over climate change, with other issues like the economy and immigration taking precedence.
- The Democratic Party remains divided on how aggressively to transition to renewable energy, complicating campaign messaging.
Key quote:
“Very few voters say this issue is determinative to their presidential vote this year.”
— Patrick Murray, Monmouth University Polling Institute
Why this matters:
Shifts in voter priorities could lead to less political momentum for climate action, potentially slowing progress on critical environmental policies.
Related: Climate groups emphasize economic benefits in Harris ad campaign
In short:
- Kamala Harris briefly mentioned climate change at the Democratic National Convention, reflecting its diminished role in the 2024 campaign.
- Polls show a decline in voter concern over climate change, with other issues like the economy and immigration taking precedence.
- The Democratic Party remains divided on how aggressively to transition to renewable energy, complicating campaign messaging.
Key quote:
“Very few voters say this issue is determinative to their presidential vote this year.”
— Patrick Murray, Monmouth University Polling Institute
Why this matters:
Shifts in voter priorities could lead to less political momentum for climate action, potentially slowing progress on critical environmental policies.
Related: Climate groups emphasize economic benefits in Harris ad campaign
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Climate activists criticize Exxon Mobil’s presence at DNC event
Progressive climate groups condemned Exxon Mobil's participation in a side event at the Democratic National Convention, calling it a dangerous normalization of fossil fuel interests.
In short:
- Friends of the Earth, Climate Hawks Vote and Oil Change U.S. protested Exxon Mobil's sponsorship of a DNC side event.
- Four protesters disrupted the event, criticizing Exxon Mobil’s role in climate change and its influence on the energy transition.
- The activists emphasized that Exxon’s involvement undermines the Democratic Party's climate goals.
Key quote:
“I’m a Democratic National Committee member, and I am here because Exxon lied and people died.”
— RL Miller, the political director of Climate Hawks Vote
Why this matters:
Fossil fuel companies’ involvement in political events like the DNC may hinder climate progress by lending legitimacy to industries that contribute heavily to climate change. This tension reflects the ongoing struggle within the Democratic Party over how to address climate policy.
Related: Azerbaijan seeks contributions from fossil fuel producers for new climate fund
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The Democrats are united to fight Trump, but policy fights are looming
The Democratic National Convention showcased Joe Biden’s goals on issues like health care, climate change and the economy. But there is plenty of daylight between his plans and what progressives want to see.
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What changed--and what didn't--in Dems' climate platform
The 2020 aims on climate are more ambitious than in 2016 but don’t meet all of activists’ demands
www.nytimes.com
‘Time is running out to save our planet,' New Mexico governor says
As she endorsed Joe Biden during the Democratic National Convention, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called for action to combat the existential crisis of climate change.
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