From Mother Jones · Nicholas Kusnetz · · 1m 10s
Alaska Senate Race Ignores Climate Change
Alaska Senate candidates avoid climate change despite fish and oil concerns.
In brief
Alaska Senate candidates avoid climate change despite fish and oil concerns. Alaska Senate candidates rarely mention climate change but focus on fish and oil issues. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Alaska Senate Race Focus
Alaska Senate candidates rarely mention climate change despite fish and oil concerns.
Fish and Climate Impact
Warming waters affect Alaska’s fish including declining salmon runs.
Salmon Decline
State and federal authorities close fishing on Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers.
Peltola's Fish Slogan
Mary Peltola uses 'Fish, family, freedom' as her campaign slogan.
Trawling Debate
Peltola and Sullivan agree climate change affects Alaska’s fisheries but focus on trawling.
Peltola's Trawling Plan
Peltola proposes banning factory trawling to protect salmon.
Sullivan's Oil Policy
Sullivan supports oil and gas but voted for renewable energy bill repeal.
Alaska Native Concerns
Alaska Natives report deadly climate change impacts on subsistence hunting.
Election Results
Peltola edges Sullivan by eight percentage points in primary votes.
Climate Change Avoidance
Candidates avoid climate change despite its role in fish and oil issues.
The takeaway
Alaska Senate candidates rarely mention climate change but focus on fish and oil issues.
