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On one of the most consequential nights in the 2024 presidential race, the fate of our entire planet received all of 120 seconds. In fact, Harris several times praised the expansion of oil and gas development under President Joe Biden’s administration and doubled down on her promise not to ban fracking. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were each allotted one minute to discuss their plans for fighting the climate crisis during the September 10 presidential debate.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago (2 children)

First, climate was actually brought up during the recent debate, which is a damn sight more than what has happened in the past. Why? Because, although the issue has gained importance it still isn't as important as some think it should be.

Second, Harris is trying to win an election and if she doesn't the subject is mute.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Both actually, but indeed.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's been brought up in previous debates as well. Again, the article mentions that. The message of the article is how little it gets addressed given how much of an important topic it is for voters. Even if it does get brought up in the debate saying "The amount of time for it as well as the points made were not enough" is still a very valid thing to say and that's what the article is about.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Before and during campaigns the electorate is polled to understand the importance and priority of issues. Media does the same before debates. If the topic appears.in those polls it is addressed. It may be not enough for some, but that doesn't mean it's important for all.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Completely missed that part where it talks about climate change is a big issue for the majority of voters according to polls, did you? I even quoted it in my comment for you, and you seemed to ignore it again.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Completely missed the point that polls happen all the time in campaigns, did you? Sorry if you think the issue is important, I do as well. But, there are other issues I think have more immediate importance.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

You know, instead of going from "Harris did address it" to "Climate change isn't important", you could have just said "I didn't read the article so thanks for pointing out the actual message of the article, here is why I agree/disagree with it". You know that's a completely ok thing to say, right?