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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EXCLUSIVE: Bloomberg’s new public lands proposal is last but not least
“My initiatives ensure that Americans in every community have better access to national parks and public lands for recreation,” Bloomberg told Grist.
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Elizabeth Warren wants to ban mining on public lands — with one exception
The topic deserves more than a 10-second response, since it’s central to the world’s ability to stave off catastrophic climate change.
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Bloomberg bombed the debate, but his climate record is pretty good
Free advice for Mayor Mike: Stick to your green bona fides.
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Ahead of the caucuses, Nevadans say climate change is on their minds
For likely Latino caucus-goers in the state, climate change is a more important issue than health care or immigration.
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Climate was public enemy No. 2 — after Mike Bloomberg — at Nevada’s Democratic debate
For 16 minutes, the candidates took a break from piling on the former mayor of New York to talk climate policy.
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It was climate action vs. military spending at the 8th Democratic debate
Climate wasn't a focus during the 8th Democratic debate -- it was a lens
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At the 7th Democratic debate, candidates took every opportunity to talk climate
Debate moderators may take ages to get around to climate change in these debates, but the candidates have gotten increasingly adept at weaving the issue into their answers to other questions.
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Bernie Sanders inspired the Sunrise Movement, now has its endorsement
The youth climate activist group started the process of endorsing a candidate last November.
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More voters than ever say the climate crisis is their top priority
A new poll shows climate and environment the top priority for 14 percent of voters, raising the prospect of large turnout for green issues.
