'By 2032, Generation Z and Millenials will dominate the electorate, according to research. Politicians who are serious about their prospects in California and beyond, pay heed—you will need to prioritize climate action, not just rhetoric.'
I grew up in the Martinez, California area, and I've never known it this hot. My phone now chimes with flex alerts in the morning, reminding us to cool the house down before four o'clock. That's when our electricity grid stops coping with local air conditioning demand. We're asked to let things warm up. We don't have a choice if we want to keep our lights on.
We're getting a glimpse of what catastrophic climate conditions look like. I've had countless conversations over recent weeks with local people who are saying the same thing. They can't remember it being this hot, this many days in a row. The difference is jarring, and it makes people nervous. I lead an organization devoted to young women's political leadership and civic engagement. I train young women to run for office and unleash their political power. Even young women who don't see themselves as political engage on issues showing up in their lives. They have a voice, and it matters. More and more, I'm hearing many of them from California say that climate change is a major issue driving their voting. Our broader research shows it to be true across the country too.
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