2020 Vision
Scientists have given us a timeline — the world has roughly a decade to take meaningful steps to slow climate change. Will Americans elect officials to federal, state, and local governments to ensure the nation does its part? It’s 2020, the planet is on the ballot, and Grist is detailing the stakes.
In This Series
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Could this ‘army of environmental super voters’ sway swing states?
Exclusive data shows a surge of climate-conscious voters turning out in Arizona, Florida, and other key states.
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Can climate change win Florida Latinos for Biden?
A fusion of bread-and-butter issues with environmental messaging could sway enough Latinos to secure a Biden victory.
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Biden’s oil comments at the final debate didn’t tank his favorability
At least, not according to these polls.
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Why is Michael Bloomberg giving $2.6 million to elect a railroad commissioner in Texas?
Hint: It's not about trains. “The most important climate election in the nation” may be at stake.
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Climate justice is at the center of the Biden-Harris plan for tribal nations
The plan promises to “immediately and ambitiously” tackle the unique effects that climate change will have on Indigenous communities.
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Are Pennsylvanians as obsessed with fracking as Trump and Biden think?
Are Pennsylvanians as obsessed with fracking as Trump and Biden think?
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Biden schools Trump on environmental justice during debate
Kristen Welker’s question about the unequal burden of pollution was the first ever in a presidential debate history
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Trump goads Biden into saying he’ll phase out fossil fuels at final debate
After the debate, Biden walked back his stance on phasing out fossil fuels.