Despite being the greatest existential threat facing our country and the world, climate change was given a back seat at this month’s debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
In an almost two-hour debate, an issue like climate change shouldn’t be relegated to a footnote, John.
If we’re going to make progress on addressing the climate crisis this year and beyond, we must do everything we can to elect pro-climate leaders up and down the ballot this November.
Read more below to get our take on the debate but first, can you take a moment to sign our pledge to support down ballot climate champions this November?
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From: Lead Locally HQ (via LeftNet) [[email protected]]
Date: Weds, Sept 18, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Subject: What we didn't get from last week's debate
To: John [[email protected]]
John,
When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debated last week, we got a lot of things: lies about people eating neighborhood pets, refusals to take accountability for an insurrection, and a heated exchange about the size of people’s campaign rallies. 🥴
What we didn’t get was enough discussion about the climate crisis.
Climate change was discussed dead last in a two-hour debate. While Vice President Harris acknowledged the “very real” issue of climate change, it was disheartening to see the heavy existential threat relegated to a few seconds of airtime.
We know that climate change is a key issue for voters across the country — especially young voters who know they are inheriting this problem from decades of inadequate action. That’s why Lead Locally is organizing around the clock to support local climate candidates who will prioritize environmental justice and urgent reforms to environmental policy in cities and states around the country.
With less than 50 days until Election Day, we’re running out of time to reach voters; but with your support we know we can win across the country this November.
Thank you,
Lead Locally HQ
