In addition to the usual corruption, it’s also worth noting that while there is broad support for climate action, voters typically don’t place this issue very highly among their list of concerns. So, people support action if you ask them but it isn’t top of mind and doesn’t seem to be a deciding factor in how people vote.

The political system isn’t completely corrupt. Our leaders are ultimately accountable to voters, but only if we wield our power intentionally and in large numbers. Right now, that’s not happening on this topic.