'Oil and gas executives and other powerful corporate interests want to keep us home by spreading misinformation and contributing to politicians supporting voter suppression efforts,' said greenpeaceusa campaigner.
investing heavily in the 2022 races, which have massive implications for democracy and the planet. In addition to threatening cuts to Social Security and Medicare, Republicans have suggested they will attempt to slash key climate investments if they retake control of Congress.
In the closest races, Greenpeace found that the oil and gas industry has spent $490,000 per House seat. "Big Oil's spending was so high that in 11 out of the 13 races analyzed, oil and gas-attributed spending outweighed the amount that one or both candidates raised from small donors ," the climate group found.
In a statement, Martin said that Tuesday's election represents"a turning point for our country, and the urgency of the climate crisis demands that all of us make our voice heard." "This election puts us at a critical crossroads: one path sends us towards climate catastrophe, the weakening of our democracy, and more injustice," Martin warned."The other path, which I am calling on us to take today, is a chance to improve our lives and protect our planet together."
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