These climate think tanks are positioning themselves as a solution for Biden & climate activists /3
So it's important to understand their self-interest- whether it's career-building, saving the planet for kids, etc.
& it's VERY important to understand their theory of change. /4
If it's grounded in leveraging the power of a mass movement to win demands that they turn into policy, that's better /5
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This criteria is important for policymakers too-esp altering power relations /9
Policy groups will compete for influence.
But the participation of people will determine its value. /10