Kate Yoder

In swing states like Georgia, tens of thousands of climate-conscious voters who didn't show up in 2020 have already cast their ballots.

With climate-conscious voters already turning out in higher numbers than in 2020, grassroots groups are intensifying efforts to mobilize these voters in crucial swing states.Sachi Kitajima Mulkey and Kate Yoder report for Grist.In short:The Environmental Voter Project has mobilized 2,000 volunteers ...

"Every state legislator can now look to Washington and say, ‘This is a winning issue,’” Governor Jay Inslee said. “This is something you can defend and win big on."

Washington state’s Climate Commitment Act survived. It’s a promising sign for the future of climate action.

Seattle, WA (Grist)

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term in January, things might appear bleak for those who want to see the United States tackle climate change. Trump has promised to expand fossil fuel production and undo much of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda, saying he would roll back environmental regulations, cut federal support for clean energy, and withdraw from the Paris climate agreement — again.

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, some Republicans are quietly working on climate initiatives that align with party principles of economic growth and innovation.

#2543 of 2543 articles from the Special Report: This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration

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