Hi all,
Election Day is tomorrow and Americans are ready to vote for climate. We want to share with you an
op-ed published in USA Today by former Nevada Senator Harry
Reid.
Former Senator Reid implores us to act now, as
this is the last presidential election before it is too late to mitigate the climate crisis. This op-ed touches on how climate change is already impacting our lives from climate fueled wildfires to exacerbating covid, especially for communities of color
that have been impacted by environmental injustices for decades. However there is hope, as the Senator states, “With a new president and a new Congress, there will be opportunity
to pass bold solutions to combat our environmental and economic problems.”
A few more highlights from the op-ed:
“Americans have made it clear that climate change is a
concern and
priority, and we are casting our votes accordingly
in this election.”
“Science denial has, for decades, motivated Republicans in Congress to block action on climate change. This denial is now on full display
in President Donald Trump’s catastrophic failure to manage climate change and COVID-19. The consequences for our country in Trump ignoring both of these scourges are apparent.”
“There is still time to prevent the worst impacts of climate change if we act now. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris
have a transformational plan
to invest $2 trillion in clean energy infrastructure so we can achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035. In Senate races across the country, voters from
Alaska
to Colorado
to South Carolina
are showing strong support for candidates running on climate action, clean energy and conservation.”
“We must all recognize the No. 1 issue facing young men and women in America is their
concern
about the changing environment. Many have had their lives upended and their futures diminished by our changing climate. Americans have never shied away from challenges.
In this election season, we must make our voices heard by voting for climate.”
Before you go:
Please take a moment to watch our latest video:
Building the Movement.
Climate is on the ballot in 2020. We have the power to demand our leaders listen to the scientists, build a clean energy economy, and save our planet. Please help us share on
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This election, #VoteForClimate. Your vote and voice will power a movement that will embolden our leaders to take the bold action necessary to tackle the climate crisis, build a clean energy economy, build
back our economy, and save our planet.
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We’re in this together—and together we can use our power to #VoteForClimate, embolden our leaders to take bold climate action, and save our planet. Are you in?
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As always, thanks for your help.
Maria + CP2020 Team
P.S. Check out our
CP2020 ‘Vote for Climate’ Toolkit
with message guidance, sample social, polling and more!