"A coalition of environmental, civil rights and progressive groups aims to register a million climate-conscious voters by Election Day.

The goal, shared first with POLITICO, is the latest indication that liberals view climate change as a wedge issue that can boost Democratic candidates while drawing a contrast with Republicans. Organizers plan to announce the target Saturday during an Earth Day gathering on the National Mall, which will include performances by Usher and Mary J. Blige.

“Greater voter participation is the key to overcoming special interests, so our goal is to make Election Day an Earth Day too,” said Gene Karpinski, president of the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. His group is leading the effort along with the Earth Day Network, the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project and the NAACP National Voter Fund."

Andrew Restuccia reports for Politico April 14, 2015. [2]