We’ll react to last night’s debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump, including Trump noting that, after 9 years, he is still working on a big, beautiful healthcare plan. And as voters weigh their options, this week’s Climate Check adds another dimension: Your vote could play a role in whether China works alongside the US to reduce industrial emissions or matches Trump’s climate policy of “drill, baby, drill,” with no regard for the consequences.

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