Rise of the Asian American Environmental Voter
  • May 22 2023
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Rise of the Asian American Environmental Voter

The Environmental Voter Project (EVP) released a new report highlighting the disproportionately large numbers of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) environmentalists identified by EVP's February 2023 predictive modeling data across all 19 states.
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  • May 15 2023
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Overlooked in Climate Politics: Will Maine Get a Customer-Owned Utility?

In this edition, we highlight Denver’s upcoming mayoral election, a fall ballot question that could give Maine a customer-owned non-profit utility, and a Tennessee law requiring local governments to include harmful methane gas in their clean energy standards.
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  • April 24 2023
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Overlooked in Climate Politics: Don’t Frack with Our Water!

Welcome to the inaugural edition of “Overlooked in Climate Politics” — the Environmental Voter Project’s new monthly newsletter that gives you a quick rundown of 3 under-reported stories in climate politics. We hope you enjoy the newsletter and forward it to your friends (they can sign up here)! In this edition, we highlight a city charter amendment in El Paso, TX, a County Executive race in fracking country, and a bunch of new voting laws.

 

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  • March 29 2023
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Report: The Hidden Potential of Green Voters in Red States

The Environmental Voter Project (EVP) today released new research highlighting the latent political power of environmental voters in 12 traditionally purple and red states – AK, AZ, FL, GA, IA, KS, LA, NE, NV, NC, PA, and TX.

Earth Week w/EVP. Join us on Earth Week to learn about our postcarding and to mobilize low propensity voters in GA, KS, NE, and FL.
  • March 29 2023
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Earth Week Action

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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  • March 28 2023
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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!.

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  • March 24 2023
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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

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  • March 16 2023
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EVP’s 2022 Impact Report is here!

We're thrilled to share our 2022 Impact Report with you!

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  • February 9 2023
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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.

Young climate activists stage rally in Lafayette Park across from the White House on Earth Day on April 22, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Organized by Fridays for Future DC, about 50 young people gathered to protest against the use of fossil fuels.
  • February 8 2023
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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.

Marching is Good. Voting is Better.
  • March 5 2017
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Marching is Good. Voting is Better.

"Resistance" will be futile if those horrified by Trump's agenda don't commit themselves to becoming consistent voters in the future. Even if Trump loses in 2020, another right-wing reactionary will come down the pike sooner rather than later, and only sustained progressive turnout will prevent the next Trump from seizing power.

Care about the Environment? Here's what YOU can do right NOW
  • January 25 2017
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Care about the Environment? Here's what YOU can do right NOW

Climate change denial...the decimation of clean air and water protections...even an all-out "War On Science." We live in scary times, and many of us are struggling to figure out how we, as individuals, can have a real impact during a Trump presidency.

New Year's Resolution: Vote in EVERY Election.
  • December 30 2016
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New Year's Resolution: Vote in EVERY Election

Climate change is big and scary, and as we look ahead to a Trump presidency, many of us are struggling to figure out how we, as individuals, can have a real impact on climate policies.

Giving Tuesday: Help Mobilize 15 Million Environmentalists
  • November 21 2016
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Giving Tuesday: Help Mobilize 15 Million Environmentalists

This year, it's never been more important to support organizations that will take back the electorate and fight climate change.

490 Electoral Votes.
  • November 21 2016
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490 Electoral Votes

The real winner in the November 8th election was a candidate who has plagued the progressive movement for years...

  • October 20 2016
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Who Lost The Debate? Our Children Did.

Just two seconds was the entire amount of time dedicated to climate change and other environmental issues in the third and final Presidential debate.

Yay for the Paris Agreement...but now we need to VOTE!
  • October 6 2016
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Yay for the Paris Agreement... but now we need to VOTE!

With the European Union formally joining the Paris Climate Agreement on Wednesday, over 55 countries (representing over 55% of global greenhouse gas emissions) have signed on to the accord which will now officially enter into force on November 4th.

The Easiest Way For Massachusetts Residents To Fight Climate Change
  • September 16 2016
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The Easiest Way For Massachusetts Residents To Fight Climate Change

By the end of this century, Massachusetts may experience as many as 24 days above 100°F each year, not to mention nearly 1 in 5 Boston homes could wash away due to rising sea levels.

Politicians Know Whether You Vote Or Not
  • September 1 2016
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Politicians Know Whether You Vote Or Not

Don’t worry - this isn’t some sinister plot. When you mark your ballot, your choice is still a secret...but that’s pretty much the only part of voting that’s a secret.

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  • August 25 2016
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Climate Change is more Polarizing than Abortion...So now what?

The science is settled and the stakes couldn't be higher, but huge numbers of Americans still deny climate change and now it's getting harder for the rest of us to change their minds.

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  • August 10 2022
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The Climate Pod: How To Build Climate Political Power After The Inflation Reduction Act (w/ Nathaniel Stinnett and Lori Lodes)

The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act. The 2022 midterm elections are less than 90 days away. With historic investments in climate action almost signed into law and historic stakes for the upcoming elections, what should the climate movement do now?

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  • July 28 2022
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HuffPost: ‘Dormant’ Climate Voters Could Swing Elections In Key States, New Poll Suggests

Driving the voters who rarely cast ballots to turn out may be the trick to bringing climate hawks off the sidelines.

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  • July 19 2022
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The Hill: Climate movement must stop hoping for political heroes

EVP Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett wrote an Op-Ed for The Hill in response to the recent announcement that Senator Joe Manchin will not support climate change legislation.

Climate activists, including members of Extinction Rebellion, participate in a demonstration in front of the Thurgood Marshall US Courthouse against a recent Supreme Court ruling on June 30, 2022 in New York City.
  • July 5 2022
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WGBH: 'It’s our job to show up': How environmentalists can build political power after the EPA ruling

EVP Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett spoke with Boston Public Radio about the recent West Virginia v EPA Supreme Court decision and the role that EVP is playing in getting non-voting environmentalists to change their ways.

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  • May 25 2022
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The New Republic: These Data Nerds Think They’ve Found the Climate Silver Bullet: Nonvoting Environmentalists

The Environmental Voter Project wants to turn infrequent voters who care about the environment into a force that can swing elections.

In an aerial view from a drone, geothermal plants are seen near the receding shores of the Salton sea on February 13, 2021 near Calipatria, California. As the lake continues to evaporate,, its increasing salinity has made it unsustainable for the fish and great masses of white pelicans and other migratory birds that fed on them. As more lake bottom becomes exposed, fine particles of toxic dust are becoming a health hazard to local communities. Credit: David McNew/Getty Images
  • April 25 2022
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WBUR: What Voter Suppression in Places like Texas means for the Climate

Voters who care about climate change are also most likely to be hurt by voter suppression laws, writes Nathaniel Stinnett.

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  • April 21 2022
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theSkimm: What Your Vote in the Midterms Can Mean for Climate Change

4 (Solvable) Reasons We're Losing The Fight Against Climate Change.

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  • April 20 2022
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WGBH: Boston Public Radio - Nathaniel Stinnett talks about efforts to increase voting numbers among environmentalists

Nathaniel Stinnett talked about efforts to increase voting numbers among environmentalists. Stinnett is founder and executive director of the Environmental Voter Project.

EVP Executive Director Nathaniel Stinnett with Important Not Important logo
  • April 4 2022
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Important Not Important Podcast: Peer Pressure Works

Over the past few years, more and more voters have cited “action on climate” as a reason for voting the way they do. But lots of voters who are registered, and even those who do vote in presidential elections – don’t turn out for midterms.

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  • February 18 2022
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NPR: Green Voter Opportunity

The Environmental Voter Project has spent years identifying and mobilizing environment-first voters. Their recent research found nearly 1 million environmentalists who voted in the 2020 presidential election but have never voted in a midterm election. Nathaniel Stinnett, founder and executive director of the Environmental Voter Project, joins Host Steve Curwood to talk about why these so-called environmental drop-off voters could be decisive in the 2022 midterms if they show up at the polls.

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