This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Tuesday was a great day at the ballot box for the planet, with climate-friendly initiatives and candidates winning nationwide.

The big wins by Democrats in Tuesday’s elections across the US turned into a rallying cry at an environmental conference in Rio de Janeiro.

Democratic election wins last week reignited arguments on how — or if — candidates should discuss climate change on the campaign trail.

Mikie Sherrill launched her successful New Jersey campaign with a promise to freeze utility bills and accelerate solar power in the state.

At the America First Policy Institute’s Global Energy Summit, speakers derided climate action and heralded their efforts to reverse key environmental initiatives.

Zohran Mamdani will need to enforce the city’s building decarbonization law, enact his green school policy and handle the climate change-related issues residents often face—like flooding and extreme heat.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee who will serve as New York City’s next mayor, ran his campaign on affordability—pushing campaign promises for free buses and more accessible housing. Climate change was not often mentioned during his campaign stops or debate points.