Key facts
- Democrats concede gun control is no longer a top political issue.
- Republican-led states are increasing green energy efforts.
- California and New York are weakening climate rules.
The Democratic Party has conceded that gun control is no longer a primary issue for them. This political shift is occurring against a backdrop of differing environmental policies across the United States. While Republican-led states are reportedly ramping up their efforts in green energy, states such as California and New York are noted for weakening their climate rules.