Will 2020 be the Year of the Climate Voter?

Will 2020 be the Year of the Climate Voter?

Author: Trump on Earth October 22, 2020 Duration: 37:11

As Election Day nears, a majority of registered voters in the United States say climate change will be an important issue in making their choice for president. That's according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted over the summer. And it's a sharp contrast to the 2016 race when only 2% of likely voters listed climate or the environment as their top priority. 

But a surprising number of people who say they care about climate change and the environment don't actually cast ballots. That's where the Environmental Voter Project comes in. For the past four years, the nonpartisan organization has been building what they call an army of environmental super voters. Their goal isn't to get people to care about the environment more or to change minds about climate change -- it's to get already registered environmental voters to vote - in the presidential election, and others. And they do it by precisely targeting these voters.

On this episode we talk with Nathaniel Stinnet, founder of the Environmental Voter Project. 


The political landscape and the natural world collide in Trump on Earth, a podcast dedicated to chronicling the ongoing intersection of environmental policy and the maneuvers of Donald Trump and his political network. This isn't just about headlines; it's a deep dive into the real-world consequences of regulatory shifts, public lands disputes, and the changing rhetoric around climate science. Each episode unpacks the latest developments, from cabinet appointments and legislative pushes to the quieter administrative actions that reshape how America interacts with its environment. We analyze the strategies, track the players, and explore the tangible impacts on everything from air quality standards to conservation efforts. For anyone trying to navigate the complex and often contentious dialogue surrounding our planet's future within this specific political framework, this podcast provides essential context and clarity. Tune in for a focused examination of how policy decisions made in Washington reverberate across the country and the globe.
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