In the 2024 presidential election, the choice is clear: A vote for climate is a vote for Kamala Harris. That’s why Climate Action Rhode Island is endorsing Vice President Harris for president. While much more remains to be done, the Biden-Harris administration has established an excellent record on climate, passing the landmark Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, which provided funding for a number of urgently needed climate initiatives. We trust that Harris will continue this legacy of climate action if elected in November.

Aside from her role in the current pro-climate administration, Harris is a strong environmental advocate in her own right. As Attorney General of California, she sued big oil companies, including BP and ConocoPhillips, and investigated the spread of climate misinformation by Exxon. She was also a sponsor of the Green New Deal while in the Senate.

Finally, Harris is a sharp candidate who will be able to hold her own against Trump, whose re-election would be a climate disaster. Harris’ appeal to a broad swath of voters energized by a number of issues, including climate, will turn voters out to the polls and keep our country headed toward a safer, more resilient future on our changing planet.