Now, more Americans than ever before feel the climate will take on a larger role than ever before in this year’s election, according to new research. Climate Insights 2020 is based on survey data collected by Resources for the Future. The report is intended to take into account the manifold issues facing the American public — from the global pandemic to mass unemployment to racial injustice — to provide insights to policy makers and the public about the current sentiments of voters. It turns out that despite the upheaval from the pandemic, the climate crisis is a major issue for the American public.
By Jordan Davidson. EcoWatch. August 26, 2020.
