Voters spoke: Climate action is here to stay - The Philadelphia Tribune
Voters spoke: Climate action is here to stay | Commentary | phillytrib.com
This month’s election results should be a wakeup call to any politician who had been unsure of Americans’ desire for robust climate action and support for a green economy.
In states and counties that are red, blue and everywhere in between, voters favored forward-looking candidates who embraced both the need for and the economic benefits of aggressive climate action.
Ben Jealous is executive director of the Sierra Club, professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania and author of “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free.” TriceEdneyWire.com
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