The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn’t a hot topic for Democrats in this year’s campaigns
BOSTON (AP) — Climate change has been the backdrop to Charles Hughes’ entire life, from kindergarten lessons about disappearing habitats to wildfire smoke billowing through the air he breathed while growing…
Climate change once dominated Democrats' campaigns, with activists like college student Charles Hughes rallying around issues like disappearing habitats and wildfire smoke. However, a noticeable shift has occurred in recent years, prompting some researchers to label it as "climate hushing." The Democratic Party now appears to focus less on climate change in favor of other pressing concerns.
During the Massachusetts Senate race, incumbent Ed Markey, who still supports the Green New Deal, is emphasizing combating Trump and other issues over climate change. This change is evident in the party's approach to younger voters, with groups like the Sunrise Movement pivoting their mission beyond climate change. A veteran Democratic strategist in Massachusetts notes that climate change is no longer a top issue, and voters are more concerned with other matters.
Despite this shift, scientists warn that the planet may be nearing a record-breaking temperature, adding urgency to the issue.
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