Policy area · 6 issues

Environment

It covers air and water pollution, drinking water, chemicals and waste, climate, wildlife and conservation.

86 new members wrote on environment. 35 of the 121 campaign websites we’ve read give it at least 100 words.

Where they stand

What new members call for on each environment issue.

DemocratsRepublicans
Climate change 42 members addressed itTake action to fight climate change30Cut greenhouse gas emissions, including by moving to clean energy23and 9 more positionsDisaster resilience 40 members addressed itPrepare communities and infrastructure for extreme weather31Protect communities from flooding and rising seas15and 10 more positionsWater pollution 35 members addressed itProtect clean water from pollution30Hold polluters accountable for contaminating water7and 8 more positionsEnvironmental regulation 34 members addressed itHold polluters accountable and enforce environmental laws27Keep and strengthen environmental protections14and 4 more positionsDrinking water 34 members addressed itKeep drinking water clean and safe20Invest in repairing and upgrading water systems14and 6 more positionsAir pollution 27 members addressed itProtect clean air and reduce air pollution25Enforce clean air laws and hold polluters accountable4and 3 more positions

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Who wrote on it

1–12 of 86 members