Rosario Dawson, Bill Nye, Jack Schlossberg and Sophia Bush are among the celebrities who have partnered with a group called Climate Power to urge voters to support VP Harris' positions on energy and the environment.
In the campaign “It's too hot not to vote.” The group hopes to galvanize voters in seven key battleground states to cast their ballots for Harris.
“Every heat wave, man-made disaster and extreme weather reminds us that our choices matter. This election is about more than just voting. It's about choosing a future where our leaders prioritize climate and clean energy,” said Bush, the actress and activist who co-chairs the initiative.
Other co-chairs include Dawson, Schlossberg, “Science Guy” Nye, Latglisia Adams, Miisha Collins, Sierra Quittiquit, Piper Perabo and Patty Gonia.
Climate Power plans to focus on women under 40 in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — seven states that will likely decide the outcome of the presidential election between former President Trump and Harris.
“We are at a crossroads, and the 'It's Too Hot Not to Vote' campaign is a call to action. Let's use our power to support those who are making real progress and addressing the environmental injustices that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities. Now is the time to put our concerns into action at the ballot box,” Bush added.
Climate Power’s campaign has partnered with 13 organizations, including the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Action Fund, Green New Deal Network, Sierra Club Political Committee, Extreme Weather Survivors Action Fund, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Action, TREEage, and Feminist.
“If we all get out and vote for Harris, America can lead the world in green energy and clean technology. [vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim] “I plan to meet with Mr. Walz this fall,” Schlossberg, the grandson of former President Kennedy, said in a statement.
Last month's Democratic National Convention put climate change at the forefront of Democratic policy, making environmental protection and environmental justice a top priority. At the Republican National Convention in July, former President Trump criticized the Biden administration's climate policies and suggested he would change climate funding.
Climate Power's initiative includes a website, TooHotNotToVote.com, where people can identify their voting plans and learn about candidates' climate policies.
