What a historic ‘blue wave’ midterm means for climate action
Scientific American • 11/4/2026 – 11/5/2026
Summary
Democrats achieved significant victories in Congress and in traditionally red states during the midterm elections. The outcomes of these races are particularly important for issues related to decarbonization, disasters, and data centers.
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