The conversation around climate change is heating up, and this week has been no exception. With a second climate change forum hosted by MSNBC and a global climate strike led by students, the climate crisis is front and center among both Presidential candidates and the media.
This curation of articles reflects a variety of perspectives and mediums, including video and a text message-style interview, that provide a well-rounded glimpse into the conversation on climate change.
During the MSNBC Climate Change Forum last week, many candidates discussed their plans to combat climate change, including imposing a strict carbon tax on corporations.
“If you want companies to move in the right direction on climate change, you have to hit them where it hurts — in their wallet.” — Andrew Yang
This article features a text message style interview with Governor Jay Inslee, who recently dropped out of the race for president. He discusses his thoughts on candidates’ climate change proposals and shares a glimpse into the renewable energy sources already being used in his own state.
“We all ought to assess who actually is willing to invest the political capital required to get this job done.” — Governor Jay Inslee
In this “hot take,” Paris Marx dives into Bernie Sanders’ proposed climate change plan and whether his proposal is enough to combat the climate crisis.
“In an ambitious, 13,000-word essay, Sanders’ campaign called the climate crisis “a global emergency” that would disproportionately impact the poor, the working class and people of color. Fighting back will require a mobilization not seen since World War II to radically transform U.S. society in less than 11 years — the deadline scientists have given before global warming in excess of 1.5º C can no longer be avoided.”
MSNBC’s Ali Velshi sits down with Vox to discuss the importance of climate change in this election cycle and why networks like MSNBC and CNN are leading the conversation about climate change.
“So you’re doing this as a public service?” — Umair Irfan
“I think it’s got to do with what I often say are the two basic callings of journalism: Bearing witness and holding power to account. Putting ratings aside, we are journalists. And if we don’t do the basic things that journalism is meant to do, then we’re not taking our responsibility seriously.” — Ali Velshi
Millions stage global strike to protest climate change — MSNBC, 9/20/2019
Communities all over the world, including cities across the U.S., held protests to demand climate change action from political leaders. Varshini Prakash, co-founder and executive director of the Sunrise Movement, speaks about the significance of this protest and its potential impact on the 2020 election.
“We need to ensure that come 2020, politicians win or lose based off their position on this issue.” — Varshini Prakash
