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A voter carries a 'blue wave' poster at a rally

The US midterms 'blue wave' has mixed results for the environment

November 20, 2018
Politics

The 2018 US midterm elections ushered in a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives — along with new Democratic governors — who pledge to act on climate change. It also ushered out some climate-denying Republicans. Yet overall, the elections had mixed results for the environment.

The US midterms 'blue wave' has mixed results for the environment

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Global Politics
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