As the 2020 U.S. election draws closer, climate change remains one of the biggest topics that are being talked about. From the candidates’ climate policies and plans to the Supreme Court to the Green New Deal ideology, there’s a lot happening that could affect the way the U.S. acts on climate change in the near future. In this episode of What on Earth? Molly and Jennifer chat with Grist reporter Zoya Teirstein for a crash course on climate policy.

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Grist.org - For all of your environmental-focused news needs.

By calling climate change “controversial” Barrett created controversy - What Barrett’s evasive response could mean for the Republican party and climate change.

How the U.S. can become a climate leader in 8 simple steps - 8 things the U.S. can start doing right now to take big action on climate change.

NRDC Expert Blog - For opinion and analysis from NRDC’s science, legal, and policy experts.

InsideClimate.org - Another source for climate change, energy, and environment news.

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Ep. 1: Climate Change and the West Coast Wildfires

What on Earth?By UPBeaconSep 22, 2020