Young Conservative Activists 'Absolutely' Believe There's a Bipartisan Path to Address Climate Change

(From February 25, 2021) Young conservative activists concerned about the environment may not be on board with progressive Democrats' Green New Deal, but they definitely see plenty of room for bipartisan solutions to address the threat of climate change.

Over the past few decades, Republicans have often appeared to be opposed to addressing concerns about climate change, with many even expressing doubt about the science demonstrating that the planet is warming rapidly due to human activities. That trend is changing with young Republicans, as polls show that the demographic is increasingly concerned about climate change and its impact on the planet's future.

"If you look at the polling, young conservatives view climate change as a threat to American security and prosperity and believe the government should respond accordingly—with a market-based climate plan," Kiera O'Brien, founder and president of Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends, told Newsweek. "Our organization is working to amplify existing beliefs by organizing young conservative leaders in favor of actionable solutions." (READ MORE at Newsweek)