(ANN ARBOR, MI) Amid wars, inflation, emerging risks from artificial intelligence and threats to democracy, Americans have a lot to be worried about these days. But polls show the majority of voters in 2026 are also concerned about climate change as temperatures and disaster risks rise.
So why are fewer candidates talking openly about climate change in their midterm election campaigns than just a few years ago?
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