CLIMATE ONE: Jay Inslee: The Climate Candidate
Democratic presidential hopefuls regularly mention, but rarely prioritize climate change. Washington Governor Jay Inslee is the only candidate making it his top priority. Can a climate-focused candidate nudge the Democratic platform toward bolder action?
Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
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Show Notes
Presidential hopeful Jay Inslee is the only candidate who has made stopping climate change his top priority. The Washington state Governor is a notable departure from other Democratic candidates who regularly mention, but rarely prioritize the issue. Yet in a recent poll of public policy priorities, Americans ranked climate change next to last. Could a climate-focused candidate nudge the Democratic platform toward bolder action – let alone become the Climate President? Join us for the first in a series of conversations with the 2020 candidates about their plans for climate action.
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