Despite former President Trump's denial of climate science, some Republicans are advocating for policies to address global warming.
Emma Dumain and Timothy Cama reports for POLITICO.
In short:
- Trump's climate change denial contrasts with a growing number of Republicans supporting climate action.
- The Conservative Climate Caucus, representing over a third of House Republicans, is pushing for climate solutions.
- Trump's potential nomination could hinder Republican efforts to improve their party's image on climate issues.
Key quote:
“I don’t think it’s a surprise to anybody that charting the course as a Republican to talk about climate has never been easy.”
— Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah), the chair and founder of the 82-member Conservative Climate Caucus
Why this matters:
The internal conflict within the Republican Party over climate change highlights the political complexities of addressing a global crisis. It underscores the need for bipartisan cooperation to effectively tackle climate challenges.
