climate policy
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The Struggle Is Real For America’s First Climate Change Candidate
Everyone running president seems to have their Thing. Elizabeth Warren has detailed policy proposals. Bernie Sanders has Medicare-for-all and a suite of progressive ideals. Beto O’Rourke has standing on tables. Then there’s Jay Inslee.
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Dozens Of Youth Activists Arrested After Green New Deal Protest In Mitch McConnell’s Office
On Monday, youth activists occupied Mitch McConnell’s office bearing banners calling on him to look them in the eyes and explain why he doesn’t support a Green New Deal. They were eventually expelled, and 42 were arrested by Capitol Police for unlawfully demonstrating, the law enforcement agency told Earther.
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The Unbearable Maleness Of The UN Climate Talks
KATOWICE, POLAND — Women are underrepresented at UN climate conferences, and this year was no exception. With COP24 concluding on Saturday, it’s impossible to ignore the fact that yet another major round of global decision-making was conducted largely by men.
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Congress’ Bipartisan Coalition To Tackle Climate Change Just Collapsed
Democrats took control of the House in the wake of Wednesday’s midterms, and with that the climate landscape has shifted. Any hope of bipartisan climate legislation is dead, but the opportunity is there for Democrats to lean into bolder climate policies.