Five reasons why the US midterms matter for the climate – and your energy bill
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Guardian US reports: “Voters are feeling the pinch of Trump’s anti-climate agenda as energy costs rise, but a shake-up in Congress could shift thingsIf the polls can be believed, the US could see a blue wave in the midt…”
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