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Climate Voter’s Guide - page 2

With major state and local elections just around the corner, political candidates will inevitably be asked their views on how to confront the myriad challenges of climate change.

Maryland Matters is proud to be part of the conversation.

We recently interviewed nine Democratic candidates for governor about their views on climate change: How the state is battling problems, what measures they intend to enact to make Maryland a leader in climate policy and green energy, how they envision protecting our most vulnerable communities from environmental degradation, and more.

As election season continues, “The Climate Voter’s Guide,” will provide detailed information on candidates’ positions, and more candidates will be added over time.

In March, Maryland Matters and the Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund hosted climate forums with ten gubernatorial candidates focused on climate issues.

Click here to read coverage.

Click here to watch the forum at the University of Maryland.

Click here to watch the event at Goucher College.

As he travels the state promoting his second campaign for governor, former Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler (D) tells voters he’s the only candidate with significant experience on the climate front.

In Glasgow, Scotland, world leaders, business executives and climate activists are meeting to discuss how best to combat climate change. On Capitol Hill, congressional…