Climate Silence: Why Aren’t There More Votes?
Climate-conscious voters don’t have a great track record at the ballot box. Here's what some groups are doing to change that.
Climate One · Climate One from The Commonwealth Club
October 26, 201851m 41s
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Show Notes
After a year of climate-amplified fires and hurricanes around the country, New York Times reporter Trip Gabriel tells host Greg Dalton how climate and energy issues are playing in the midterm elections. Nathaniel Stinnett, founder of the Environmental Voter Project, describes what his organization is doing to mobilize the more than 10 million Americans who cite environmental protection as a core value but who don't vote regularly. And Sam Arons, Director of Sustainability at Lyft, explains how his company is encouraging its employees and customers to get out and vote.
Guests:
Trip Gabriel, political reporter, The New York Times
Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder & Executive Director, The Environmental Voter Project
Sam Arons, Director Sustainability Lyft
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