It’s hard to overstate both the chaos and the stakes surrounding this year’s election. We’re currently facing an ongoing pandemic that has shifted the way we can carry out the electoral process, an economic crisis greater than we have seen in over a decade, and the ever-present realities of living in a climate altered world, most recently epitomized by the horrific wildfires throughout the West. The climate crisis is increasingly a top concern for most Americans, and has become a defining issue for primary campaigns – the power of climate voters is now more important than ever.
From the Sunrise Movement, Sara Singh will join us to talk about the impact that Sunrise has had on recent campaigns, and why the environmental vote matters. Nathaniel Stinnet, the Executive Director of Environmental Voter Project, will break down how his organization identifies environmentalists across the country and works to ensure they vote in every election. This conversation will be moderated by Maria Virginia Olano, Climate XChange’s Communication Director and Cooler Earth Podcast host.