"Environmental groups are pushing former Vice President Joe Biden to adopt a more aggressive platform on climate change after losing a big champion for their cause with the departure of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

Climate change is emerging as a significant issue within the Democratic Party, pitting progressives like Sanders who have called for more aggressive environmental policies such as a total ban on fracking against others like Biden, who instead opposes new fracking on public lands.

Although some environmental advocates have said they will now support Biden, others were more reticent, putting pressure on Biden to accommodate some of their proposed policies.

Climate change has emerged as a particularly salient issue for younger Democrats — a group that Biden has struggled to win over during the course of the campaign."

Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill April 10, 2020. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Joe Biden Must Convince Climate Voters He’s a True Believer" (InsideClimate News) [3]

"Joe Biden on Climate Change: Where the Candidate Stands" (InsideClimate News) [4]

"Climate Voters Still Want More From Biden" (New York Times) [5]