Science Quickly Your 2024 Election Rundown, from Climate Change to Education
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Nov 4, 2024 
Join Andrea Thompson, an Associate Editor at Scientific American, as she dives into the future of climate policies and energy choices facing the upcoming U.S. presidential candidates. Meghan Bartels discusses the pressing issue of gun control, examining its classification as a public health crisis. Gary Stix sheds light on how immigration policies are crucial for the STEM workforce, predicting a potential shortage. Finally, Allison Parshall contrasts educational policies, focusing on the implications for student debt relief and public education funding.
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Climate Policy Differences
- Biden's climate efforts are the most significant of any administration, focusing on renewable energy and emission reduction.
- A Harris administration would likely expand these policies, potentially hindered by court decisions.
Trump's Energy Policy
- Trump aims to increase oil and gas extraction, potentially rolling back environmental regulations.
- This approach contrasts sharply with Biden's and could hinder climate progress.
Gun Violence in the U.S.
- The US has more guns than people, leading to high firearm-related deaths, especially among youth.
- Data scarcity hinders research on effective gun violence prevention policies.