Climate Change and Environmental Protection
Description
Climate change represents the most partisan issue, with 78% of Democrats considering it a top priority compared to only 21% of Republicans. Democrats are three times more likely than Republicans to view climate change as a major threat. Environmental protection similarly divides the parties along stark partisan lines.
Centercratic Position:
Acknowledge climate science and pursue market-based solutions including carbon pricing, clean energy incentives, and innovation investment. Balance environmental protection with economic growth through technology development rather than punitive regulations. Support international climate cooperation while ensuring American competitiveness.
Republican Position:
Pursue fossil fuel expansion, eliminate EPA greenhouse gas regulations, withdraw from climate agreements, and dismantle climate monitoring agencies.
Democratic Position:
Prioritize aggressive climate action through regulations, renewable energy mandates, and fossil fuel restrictions.
Applicable Principles
Our nine founding principles are the foundation for everything we propose. The principles highlighted below are the ones that speak most directly to this issue.
Principle 1
Safeguard Our Democratic System
Govern through compromise, not domination. Reject extreme tactics by special interests and defend the Constitution for everyone.
Principle 2
Limit Terms for Accountability
Impose term limits on public office to prevent
entrenchment and ensure representatives remain accountable to voters.
Principle 3
Protect Election Integrity
Guarantee transparent, fair, and nonpartisan elections. Uphold certified results and let voters decide outcomes through lawful processes.
Principle 4
One Law
for All
for All
The law applies equally to all.
Independent courts ensure fair process and protect basic rights.
Principle 5
Debate with Facts and Dignity
Conduct fact-based debates with respect. Acknowledge disagreements. Prohibit
personal attacks and bad-faith tactics.
Principle 6
Seek Unity Through Broad Support
Build policies that earn broad, lasting support.
Where consensus is out of reach, respect that
communities will find their own path.
Principle 7
Govern with a Balanced Approach
Reject both government overreach and government
absence. Provide essential services, measure
results, end what fails, and enforce fiscal discipline.
Principle 8
Defend
Our Freedom
Our Freedom
Unite with allies to deter
aggression and defend free
nations against military,
cyber, and economic threats.
Principle 9
Exemplify Global Leadership
Demonstrate American and democratic values through dignified, restrained, and humane leadership at home and abroad.
Everything we do flows from our nine core principles
Please visit Our Principles page to learn more.