Climate Change on Ice in Politics | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 2m

Climate change is heating up the planet — but not the political spotlight. As 2026 could be the hottest year on record, Democrats are quietly sidelining the issue, calling it “climate hushing” amid rising voter priorities like affordability, Israel support, and Trump resistance. Once-energetic climate groups now focus on fighting “fascism,” reshaping their messaging after federal agent infiltrations. Real-world impacts — from scorching summers affecting roofers to soaring insurance costs — are turning climate into an economic issue politicians can’t ignore… yet. Some candidates frame clean…