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Economy, pandemic overshadow climate for young U.S. voters
(Reuters, 8 Oct 2020) Their priorities ahead of the Nov. 3 election reflect those of the wider electorate: the battered U.S. economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice.
The two dozen students who signed up for air pollution expert James Goldstene's advanced environmental studies class all say they are deeply passionate about fighting climate change.
But when it comes to voting in the U.S. presidential election, many said climate change was not their top issue.
Their priorities ahead of the Nov. 3 election reflect those of the wider electorate: the battered U.S. economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice.
"I know everybody's biggest issue right now within this class is environment. And it's super important to me but another thing that I feel is more important personally because I'm an African-American woman is race," said Kelia Surrency, 23.
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Reuters, 18 Oct 2020: Economy, pandemic overshadow climate for young U.S. voters
