Clean Energy Advocacy–Progressive Style, with Craig Auster of LCV (Ep.45)

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This is the second of two episodes in which we look at clean energy advocacy and politics from different political points of view, as we approach November's midterm elections. This week we hear a progressive perspective from Craig Auster, PAC and Advocacy Partnerships Director at the League of Conservation Voters.

We begin the conversation with a discussion about what LCV is and does, and then get into the politics.

Show references include:

• Emily's List
• Rep. Terri Sewell
• H.Con.Res.119 (House Resolution opposing a carbon tax)
• Market Choice Act sponsored by Rep. Carlos Curbelo

LCV-endorsed Congressional candidates Craig mentioned:

• Dan McCready for Congress (NC)
• Sean Casten for Congress (IL)
• Mike Levin for Congress (CA)
• Dan Feehan for Congress (MN)
• Elissa Slotkin for Congress (MI)
• Abigail Spanberger for Congress (VA)
• Gina Ortiz Jones for Congress (TX)
• Elaine Luria for Congress (VA)

Recorded: July 27, 2018.

Published: August 6, 2018.

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