Why the midterms have made climate activists hopeful for the future


Why the midterms have made climate activists hopeful for the future


Even with Republicans controlling the House, Democrats retained enough control at the federal level to defend the Inflation Reduction Act while making inroads in crucial local elections.

The midterm elections may have resulted in a divided Congress, but environmentalists still saw plenty to celebrate, with wins in several key races that could reshape climate politics in the country over the next few years.

While a Republican-controlled House likely means it will be more resistant to climate policies, experts said certain election victories — particularly at the state and local level — could be significant in helping the nation reduce emissions and transition away from fossil fuels..


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Ken Notes: We still need bipartisan policy to sustain the momentum and we need to bring business and energy producers to the table to ensure a future swing to a more conservative administration does not undo any gains we have made...

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