Where Harris and Trump stand on climate change policies

Trump’s approach to energy prioritizes lowering prices through increased drilling, neglecting the need for sustainable practices and emissions reductions.
October 18, 2024

Over the past few weeks, a series of punishing hurricanes once again illustrated the consequences of climate change. Climate policy is one of the many issues we’re covering in the run-up to Election Day. The divide between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on climate change is as stark as any issue facing the country.

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Summary

Harris and Trump have starkly contrasting views on climate change, with Harris supporting clean energy investments and Trump dismissing climate concerns.

Highlights

  • 🌪️ Recent hurricanes highlight climate change consequences.
  • 💰 Harris promotes climate change as a pocketbook issue for voters.
  • 📉 Trump calls climate change policies “lunacy” that drive up consumer costs.
  • 🌊 Trump’s dismissal of sea level rise contradicts scientific assessments.
  • ⚡ Harris’s policies aim to merge clean energy and fossil fuels.
  • 🏭 Trump supports increased drilling and rollback of environmental regulations.
  • 🔄 A potential Trump administration may reverse climate initiatives despite local support for federal funding.

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