The 2020 election is a pivotal point in the climate crisis
The outcome of the Presidential election will determine whether the United States becomes a leader in addressing climate change, or continue lagging behind.
2020 has been a devastating year for many, with COVID-19 resulting in over 200,000 American lives lost, an economic and job market crash, and increased levels of depression and anxiety.
Amidst the turmoil created by COVID-19, the climate crisis continues to wreck havoc. In the United States, more than 8.5 million acres of land have been burned in wildfires this year. The 2020 hurricane season has been historic, with record-strength storms slamming the coastlines. Changing climate patterns and global warming directly influences the impact of these destructive forces. As climate change continues to run its course unmitigated, these forces will only strengthen.
The upcoming Presidential election is a pivotal point for the United States. The elected candidate will either continue rollbacks of crucial environmental policies, or work towards net-zero emissions and a clean energy economy.
The science is clear — to protect the livelihoods of future generations, we must act to address climate change, and act quickly. The election won’t single-handedly determine the resolution of the climate crisis, but it will set the tone for the next several years. Is the United States a nation that runs away from the greatest challenge of our time, or a country that faces it head-on?
You can help answer that question. Find your polling place, and make your voice heard in this election.
