Democrats’ ‘climate hushing’ prompts activists to turn up the volume
Democratic leaders have reduced emphasis on climate change in recent messaging, prompting a wave of grassroots activism across multiple states. Environmental groups are organizing demonstrations and petitions during the congressional recess to pressure lawmakers to prioritize climate issues. Recent polls indicate that discussing climate change does not alienate voters and may even benefit Democratic candidates in competitive races.
- ▪Activists from the Climate Action Campaign and affiliated groups are staging events in at least 20 states during the House and Senate recess to demand climate action from representatives.
- ▪The campaign targets both Republican officials, such as Rep. Bill Huizenga, and Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, urging them to address the climate crisis.
- ▪Polling from the University of California, Santa Barbara found that emphasizing climate change is neutral to beneficial for Democratic candidates, while Data for Progress reported that 61% of likely voters view extreme weather as a serious
- ▪Bill McKibben and other climate leaders argue that grassroots pressure is essential for accelerating climate policy, countering the trend of “climate hushing.”
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