"Climate Change Takes Center Stage in GOP Debate, Garnering Support from Young Republicans"

In an unusual move, the first Republican primary debate featured a question from a young conservative about the party's stance on climate change. While most candidates avoided directly answering whether human behavior causes climate change, some young Republicans see the mere inclusion of the question as progress. Polls show that young voters across party lines consider climate change a top issue, and strategists warn that Republicans risk losing the crucial younger voting base if they cannot address the issue. Despite differing responses from candidates, experts believe the presence of the question indicates a shift in the party's engagement with climate policy.