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How California’s initiative to fund electric vehicles went terribly wrong
Prop 30 had widespread support. Then Governor Newsom and billionaires got involved. Quelle: https://grist.org/elections/how-californias-initiative-to-fund-electric-vehicles-went-terribly-wrong/...
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For Midwest governors, climate leadership proves a ‘political winner’
The mandate from the people: work on the environment. Quelle: https://grist.org/climate-energy/three-democratic-governors-win-reelection-clean-energy-midwest/...
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Drought looms over midterm elections in the arid West
Democrats Mark Kelly and Catherine Cortez Masto fought for drought funding. They may both lose their seats. Quelle: https://grist.org/elections/drought-midterm-elections-mark-kelly-catherine-cortez-masto-arizona-nevada/...
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From New York to Texas, climate candidates are gaining momentum in local races
If successful, this new crop of activists-turned-politicians could affect climate action from state to local levels. Quelle: https://grist.org/elections/from-new-york-to-texas-climate-candidates-are-gaining-momentum-in-local-races/...
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Fracking, abortion, and the challenge of raising a family in southwestern Pennsylvania
The right to choose is at risk in the state's midterm elections. What does that mean for the residents of…
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These 3 governor’s races could determine whether the Midwest reaches its climate goals
Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have clean energy plans, but fossil-fuel-friendly candidates could undermine them. Quelle: https://grist.org/article/these-3-governors-races-could-determine-whether-the-midwest-reaches-its-climate-goals/...
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Transmission impossible: Are Democrats punting on permitting reform?
Experts say we can't adopt clean energy without more long-distance power lines. But congressional gridlock is getting in the way.…
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Tax the rich for climate action? Protect towns from floods? It’s on state ballots this November.
Two major climate initiatives in New York and California, and many more to watch at the local level. Quelle: https://grist.org/elections/tax-the-rich-for-climate-action-protect-towns-from-floods-its-on-state-ballots-this-november/...
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