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In today’s partisan political climate, it can be hard to pass climate policies that last.
Yodsampa: “We have, in effect, windshield wiper politics in Washington, D.C. So when climate or clean energy policy is passed by Democrats in a partisan way, like a reconciliation bill – so this was the IRA – it’s almost certain, no matter the political economy, no matter the benefits, because of our politics, it’s almost certain to come under attack when the pendulum swings back in Washington, D.C. … And that means that the only path to durable U.S. leadership on this issue is via bipartisan support.”
Andrea Yodsampa is CEO of the nonprofit Deploy/US.
The bipartisan group supports what she calls the “eco-right,” a small group of conservative nonprofits that promote action on climate change and renewable energy.
Yodsampa: “And that’s because the greatest need and opportunity relative to climate and clean energy leadership in the U.S. is right of center.”
Deploy/US helps connect these groups with funding. And it empowers conservative business, military, and religious leaders to advocate for climate action with Republican policymakers and help pass bipartisan, durable climate change policies.
Reporting credit: ChavoBart Digital Media
