In this week’s Climate Check, we examine the gulf between the extremism of today’s right-wing politicians and typical Republican voters when it comes to the climate. While the topic might not be a high priority for everyday voters, they’re not in denial like the extremists—and they understand there are ideas worth pursuing because they’re cleaner and better for the economy.

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