"The Republican candidates in Tuesday’s primary support more drilling and “energy independence,” while the Democrats “straddle” a line between support for fracking and concern about climate."
"Pennsylvania voters head to the polls Tuesday in the primary elections for what will be a critical swing-state Senate race this fall. Two years ago, natural gas drilling became a top focus of Donald Trump’s failed bid to win Pennsylvania, and this year the war in Ukraine and surging gasoline prices have thrust energy issues into the race once again.
But voters may find that the politicians have barely distinguished themselves from their rivals on energy and climate change. And the leading candidates from both parties have professed their support for drilling in a state that is the second-leading producer of natural gas in the country.
The top Republican candidates have barely mentioned climate change, if at all. Instead, each has promoted their commitment to “energy independence.”"
Nicholas Kusnetz reports for Inside Climate News May 16, 2022.
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