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In 2022, the Climate Advocacy Lab is giving an 8-part Campaign Planning and Organizing training series. In part 1, we delve into the use of the SMARTIE framework for goal setting in alignment with organiztional strategy. We position the use of SMARTIE within the context of organizing and campaigning with a multi-racial cross-class lens in order to build the people power necessary to win a just transition.

BIPOC Americans generally favor renewable energy over natural gas. This survey from February 2022 found that even though 44% of BIPOC respondents considered natural gas to be “clean energy” (compared to 24% who did not), majorities still believe that increasing domestic production of wind and solar energy is the better way to create good jobs (62% to 19%), can provide cheaper electricity (33% to 26%), and is more reliable (35% to 18%), compared to natural gas. Further, respondents were more likely to say they currently use and would prefer (in the future) to use electric instead of gas appliances. This survey asked lots more questions about the use of and views about electric appliances and energy sources of electricity.

Majorities of Americans support various forms of Green New Deal policies. 68% support (“strongly” or “somewhat”) the Green New Deal for Public Housing (compared to 25% who oppose), including 89% of Democrats and 43% of Republicans. 69% support the Green New Deal for Public Schools (compared to 24% who oppose), including 89% of Democrats and 49% of Republicans. 65% support the Green New Deal for Cities (compared to 26% who oppose), including 87% of Democrats and 39% of Republicans. 64% support the End Polluter Welfare Act. 63% support the Civilian Climate Corps. 62% support the BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act.

This post includes climate and environment headlines, data points, and key takeaways from recent public polls – including new polling on the Build Back Better plan, the factors that drive Americans’ climate concerns, and voters’ relative trust in the two parties to handle climate change and environmental issues.

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