Why are we not discussing Climate Change in this election?
Most Americans accept the reality of climate change but believe it will not affect them personally despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Why are we not discussing climate change in this election? I've written an essay exploring the question.
Semi Retired
8 年I think much the same attitude prevails in Europe Laurence.
Copywriting maven. Content strategist. Creative jack-of-most-trades.
8 年My guess is that both of them would rather see more fracking and pipelines to "boost" the economy. Probably a moot point. Neither of them will do anything unless they absolutely have to. On a sidenote, hope you are well!
Digital Storyteller/Local Archaeologist @ The Digital Seanchai
8 年The candidates were so busy insulting each other that the discussion never really drilled down to the deeper issues like economy and climate change. If we continue to pay lip service to global warming at the highest level - we will continue to sleepwalk ourselves into a future nightmare.