From TIME · Justin Worland · · 1m
Democrats reshape climate strategy after midterms
New Democratic senators from red states signal a shift away from rapid fossil fuel phase-out toward pragmatic energy policy.
In brief
New Democratic senators from red states signal a shift away from rapid fossil fuel phase-out toward pragmatic energy policy. Democrats elected in red states are pushing climate policy toward energy affordability and all-of-the-above energy strategies rather than rapid fossil fuel elimination. Originally reported by…
Democrats win, climate advocates hope
Tuesday's election results have given climate advocates hope after two years of what many call the most anti-climate presidential administration in U.S. history.
New senators signal different approach
James Talarico, Texas's Democratic senator-elect, has promised to protect oil-and-gas jobs as part of an all-of-the-above energy strategy. Kansas Democratic Senator-elect Adam Hamilton has also called for all-of-the-above energy production focused on affordability.
Tech firms and gas tax in focus
South Carolina Senator-elect Annie Andrews has called for a suspension of the federal gas tax.
Climate stays on agenda despite shifts
Energy affordability, the war in Iran, power-guzzling data centers, and competition from China mean climate and energy policy will remain top priorities for national political dialogue over the next two years.
The short version
Democrats elected in red states are pushing climate policy toward energy affordability and all-of-the-above energy strategies rather than rapid fossil fuel elimination.
