Texas Democratic Senate Hopeful James Talarico Sought To Create ‘New Generation of Climate Activists’ by Mandating Climate Change Lessons in Texas Schools

Texas Democratic Senate Hopeful James Talarico Sought To Create ‘New Generation of Climate Activists’ by Mandating Climate Change Lessons in Texas Schools

Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico says he supports his state's enormous oil and gas industry. Before running for higher office, however, Talarico sought to "inspire a new generation of climate activists" by mandating climate change lessons in Texas public schools. He also authored a Green New Deal-style bill that would have implemented statewide green energy mandates and joined a school walkout protest inspired by climate activist G…