And though it may seem like partisan issue, a large majority of Americans from all political persuasions support protecting the environment. We all want safe water to drink, clean air to breathe, and unpolluted natural spaces to  enjoy. That’s why the Environmental Defense Fund is bridging the gap between science and our current politics, environmental protection and our economic health.

On this episode of the Election University podcast, our hosts Reiny Cohen and Jason Bennett interview Morgan Pinnell, Political Affairs Manager at the Environmental Defense Fund. Morgan and her team are developing EDF Action Fund’s Campaign Academy, a new online program to train candidates to run, win, and lead on local environmental issues. They’ll discuss how to market pro-environmental issues regardless of your constituency and how to operationalize this message.

To learn more about the Environmental Defense Fund, visit their website here. You can learn more about Environmental Defense Action Fund, and sign up for their new, free Campaign Academy here. If you have any questions about the campaign school or how to market environmental issues in your home district, you can email EDF at info@edfaction.org or reach Morgan directly at 202-572-3311.

Listeners, we want to hear from you! Are you an environmentalist ready to paint your district green? Are you a voter or a volunteer working to protect our environment? What did you think? What are some environmental issues you see in your district? Have you seen attacks against pro-environment candidates? Tell us your thoughts! Send your thoughts and suggestions to podcast@ElectionU.com or leave a note in the comment section below.

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