Climate Swings Politics.

According to a study led by environmental economist Matthew Burgess and colleagues at the University of Colorado, voter concerns over climate change may have played a significant role in Joe Biden's win in the 2020 US presidential election. The study found that a majority of voters expressed concern about climate change, with climate-concerned voters outnumbering non-concerned voters by nearly two to one. While climate concern is no longer limited to Democrats and independents, the researchers found that Democrats had an electoral advantage in 2020 due to their stance on the issue. The research suggests that climate concern can have a significant impact on close elections and that strong climate positions can offer political advantages. [Extracted from the article]

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