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Volts: How to activate climate voters
The Environmental Voter Project has a unique approach: rather than convincing people to care about climate change, it identifies people who already do, but don't consistently vote, and works to get them to the polls. In this episode, EVP founder Nathaniel Stinnett discusses how to find these voters, keep them engaged, and measure their impact.
New polling by the Environmental Voter Project also shows that there are 245,000 so-called low propensity environment voters in Pennsylvania who could decide the election in the crucial swing state if they turn out.
NBC News: New poll shows climate change as a top issue for young voters
Climate change has become a "deal breaker" issue for young voters, according to a new poll by a Democratic polling firm. 40% of voters under 35 said they will only for for a candidate that prioritizes climate action.
TED Talk: Why isn't the climate movement voting?
Watch EVP Founder and Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett's TED Talk about why increasing voter participation is essential to advancing the climate movement.
Living on Earth: Climate Voter Power
EVP Founder and Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett joins Living on Earth’s Aynsley O’Neill to explain why climate voters are worth tapping into.
Climate One: What’s at Stake in November
EVP Founder and Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett speaks with the hosts of Climate One about what’s at stake in the November election.
Mass Climate Action Network: How you can help climate folks become reliable voters
EVP Organizing Director Shannon Seigal joins MCAN's The Climate Minute Series to discuss how you can help people concerned about climate issues become reliable voters.
ABC News Live Prime: Turning out the climate change vote
ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports on the volunteers recruiting voters who care about climate change and the advocates working to make climate change a bigger election issue.
EVP Founder and Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett talks with Yale Climate Connections to discuss EVP's approach and the strategies anyone can use when talking with friends and family about the upcoming November election.
Join us on Earth Week to learn about our postcarding effort and to mobilize low propensity voters in Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, and Florida!
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Battleground State Poll: new data on voters in AZ, GA, NV, and PA
Read key findings from a survey of 3,296 registered voters in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and Pennsylvania
“I’m not a numbers person, but I love numbers people”: An EVP Volunteer Profile
If there’s one thing the Environmental Voter Project (EVP) does flawlessly, it’s numbers. EVP uses data analytics to identify non-voting environmentalists across 17 states and then applies behavioral science-informed messaging to turn those environmentalists into better voters. To date, EVP has helped turn over 1,030,000 non-voting environmentalists into “super-voters” who now vote in every election.
Why a National Environmental Group Got Involved in a Small Georgia DA's Race
At the end of 2020, the world turned its eyes to Georgia, where two US Senate races were going to runoff elections on January 5th. These races would ultimately decide control of the US Senate, and a stunning $937 million were spent before Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff each claimed victory.
“I'm going to strap this baby to my chest and go save the world”: An EVP Volunteer Profile
How do you build connections with voters in the middle of a pandemic? According to Mollee, you show up at their door.
Mollee Sullivan, a star volunteer for the Environmental Voter Project (EVP), has spent months canvassing around her neighborhood in Virginia getting to know potential voters. She is a veteran climate activist and volunteer, and is so committed to getting out the vote that she fits canvassing into whichever open scheduling spots she can, including to and from the farmers market or while she picks up her daughters.
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Outrage + Optimism: Moments of Truth
EVP Founder and Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett speaks with the hosts of Outrage + Optimism about how EVP targets inactive environmentalists, transforming them into consistent voters to build the power of the environmental movement, something which may prove critical given the news that Trump would scrap the landmark IRA and BIL legislations if elected.
NBC: Independent voters reach record numbers, prioritize climate change heading into 2024
Climate change tops abortion and immigration as a top issue for voters, according to one recent national poll. The nonpartisan Environmental Voter Project hopes to mobilize millions of those climate-first voters in 2024, potentially deciding races in key swing states.
NPR: Young people think climate change is a top issue but when they vote, it's complicated
Climate change is a major issue for young voters, but so far, it has not been a major mobilizing force in U.S. elections. Some environmental action groups see that changing.
Boston Globe: The Environmental Voter Project's eye-catching innovations
The Boston-based nonprofit is doing important work in neglected electioneering areas. By Scot Lehigh, Columnist
Why the Environmental Voter Project and its 6,000 volunteers are laser focused on getting more environmentalists to the polls.
Louisiana Lefty: Environmental Superpower with Nathaniel Stinnett
EVP Founder and Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett speaks with Louisiana Lefty host Lynda Woolard to share the exciting news that the nonpartisan, nonprofit EVP is expanding their work into Louisiana!.
The New Republic: Five Ways to Force Washington to Pass Better Climate Policies
The Environmental Voter Project’s work is called out by The New Republic in a list of ways to push the federal government to pass better climate policies
NBC News: Seeking motivated voters, an environment-focused nonprofit turns to red states
The Environmental Voter Project said they see an opportunity to bridge the partisan gap, noting that many Republican-led states are home to some of the worst climate-fueled impacts — and potentially the most significant opportunities for reform.
HuffPost: A Million-Strong ‘Army Of Environmental Super Voters’ Seeks New Recruits In 2 Red States
The Environmental Voter Project is expanding to Louisiana and Nebraska ahead of key state elections.
My Views Are My Own: The Environmental Voter Project with Nathaniel Stinnett
EVP Founder and Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett joins Doug McDonald of the My Views Are My Own podcast to discuss how EVP was created, why some environmentalists don't vote, and why some people consider the environment to be a partisan issue.