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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Not up for debate: It’s time to ask Trump and Biden some serious questions on climate.
The questions on warming in the first debate were an embarrassment. Here's how Kristen Welker can raise the stakes.
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How did we get here? Four years of climate change in eight minutes
One presidential term, as told through climate change.
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Outside Biden’s town hall, middle school activists demand climate action
New Sunrise Movement recruits rally for Biden, but they still want a Green New Deal.
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These 4 toss-up Senate races might determine the fate of the planet
Maine, North Carolina, Iowa, and Montana could decide whether Congress takes action.
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How the Green New Deal lit a fire under the GOP
How the Green New Deal lit a fire under the GOP
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Fact-checking Mike Pence’s half-truths about climate change
At the VP debate, Pence said nobody is entitled to their own facts. That includes him.
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Vice-Presidential debate: Pence and Harris play ‘not it’ over fracking ban, Green New Deal
Last one to the podium is a Green New Deal supporter!
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Joe Biden’s new climate ad addresses the plight of American farmers
It's Biden's first climate-focused general election ad.
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Climate change could tip the scales in these 6 toss-up House races
Climate change could tip the scales in these 6 toss-up House races.
