The Evolution of U.S. Republican and Democratic Party Approaches to Climate Agenda: Late 1990s to 2023

Abstract

The article focuses on analyzing the reasons behind the differing approaches of the Republican and Democratic parties to the issue of climate change. Party positions on this matter significantly influence the development of economic and energy policies in the U.S. Furthermore, the U.S.'s involvement in international efforts to combat global warming is also shaped by the power dynamics between these parties in the presidential administration and Congress. These stances directly impact other vital aspects of U.S. economy and politics, particularly in areas such as energy and Washington's role in international endeavors to achieve net-zero emissions. The climate agenda has become a significant point of contention in EU-US relations, a topic that holds particular relevance today. The findings of the study indicate an increasing partisan divide on the climate agenda, signifying deepening divisions in American society as the 2024 presidential election approaches.