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Election 2018

The Environmental Crusaders Headed to Congress: 5 to Watch on Climate Change

They’ve taken on polluters and built climate solutions. Now they’re bringing activism to Congress in one of the most diverse freshman classes in U.S. House history.

By Marianne Lavelle

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned for other climate supporters after defeating a long-time congressman in the Democratic primary. Dan Videtich for the Washington Post via Getty Images
Michigan Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, supports clean energy. Credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

Clean Energy Wins in Several States as Governors and Legislatures Go Blue

By Dan Gearino, Marianne Lavelle

Voters in several states were deciding ballot measures that could change the course of renewable energy or climate action in their areas. Credit: Photo Illustration based on image by Mario Tama/Getty Images

Election 2018: Florida's Drilling Ban, Washington's Carbon Fee and Other Climate Initiatives

BY ICN STAFF

Election 2018 - ICN News Coverage. Photo illustration based on image by Win McNamee/Getty Images

With Democratic Majority, Climate Change Is Back on U.S. House Agenda

By Marianne Lavelle

Carlos Curbelo. Credit: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images

Environmentalists' Dilemma: Support Republicans with Green Records or Focus on Flipping the House?

By Marianne Lavelle

Credit: Scholten Campaign

In Iowa Farm Country, These Candidates Are Taking on Climate Deniers

By Marianne Lavelle

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joined Seattle's March for Science in 2017. The region and parts of its coastal economy have been feeling the effects of climate change. Credit: Karen Ducey/Getty Images

These Voters Could Approve the First U.S. Carbon Fee. Big Oil Is Spending Millions to Stop It.

By Marianne Lavelle

Backlash to the Trump administration's anti-science comments and political appointees sparked a March for Science in dozens of cities on Earth Day in 2017. Credit: Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images

A Record Number of Scientists Are Running for Congress & They Care About Climate Change​

By Marianne Lavelle

A lifeguard wearing a protective mask asks a surfer to leave the ocean after Palm Beach County officials closed all area beaches due to red tide earlier this month. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

With Hurricanes and Toxic Algae, Florida Candidates Can’t Ignore the Environment

By James Bruggers

Imported solar panels on Vermont-made arrays designed to track the sun. Credit: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

Election 2018: Clean Energy’s Future Could Rise or Fall with These Governor’s Races

By Dan Gearino, Marianne Lavelle

President Donald Trump lauded Republican candidate Mark Harris (center), a conservative former Baptist pastor, during an event in North Carolina on Sept. 1. Credit: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Im

Politics & Climate Change: Will Hurricane Florence Sway This North Carolina Race?

By Marianne Lavelle

Letitia James, New York City's public advocate and a former city councilwoman, won the Democratic primary for state attorney general. If elected in November, she will have some high-profile investigations on her plate. Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

New York's Next Attorney General Inherits Some Big Climate and Energy Cases

By Marianne Lavelle

New Jersey's Democratic Gov.-elect Phil Murphy and Lt. Gov.-elect Sheila Oliver celebrate their election victory. The team publicly supported clean energy and having New Jersey rejoin the Northeast's carbon market. Credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty

Election Winners Promise Climate Action in Coast-to-Coast Pushback on Trump

By Phil McKenna

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