Benji Backer writes in The New York Times about conservative solutions to climate change.
- Several polls show that young conservatives want the GOP to prioritize addressing climate change.
- Conservative lawmakers have begun to lead the charge by passing bills to accelerate energy innovation and creating the Conservative Climate Caucus.
- Conservative, free-market solutions that accelerate economic growth often have environmental co-benefits.
- Climate change is an issue that conservatives can lead on to create durable solutions.
“The fact of the matter is this: We cannot address climate change or solve any other environmental issue without the buy-in and leadership of conservative America. And there are clear opportunities for climate action that conservatives can champion without sacrificing core values, from sustainable agriculture to nuclear energy and the onshoring of clean energy production.”
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