DNC votes down climate-focused debate

A committee of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Thursday voted a proposal for a debate focused on climate change.

The DNC 's resolution committee voted against the measure, but a resolution calling for a climate debate could still be considered.

The committee defeated the resolution in a 17-to-8 vote, according to the Mercury News.

The DNC has been proposed for the first time and is planning to open the door.

"We are in a climate emergency. If we're going to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of climate change, we are going to face the fossil fuel industry and accelerate the transition to renewable energy from day one. Talking points and sound bites do not cut it anymore, "Greenpeace said in a statement on the vote.

Washington Gov. A number of candidates have heeded calls for a climate-focused debate, but one of the voices of those voices. Jay InsleeJay Robert InsleePanel: Sanders 'climate change plan Inslee to announce for Washington governor: report The Hill' s Morning Report – Trump all new immigration policy, backtracks on tax cuts MOREClosed late night Wednesday night.

Christine Pelosi, a member of the executive committee and the resolution committee, was one of three DNC members to introduce a resolution that called for a standalone climate debate.

Pelosi, daughter of House Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiCutting tariffs is more expensive to pay for the economy Pelosi speaks with Israeli president after Trump controversy (D-Calif.), Presented the resolution Thursday that read: "Therefore, be it resolved that one of the first of several DNC Presidential Debates should be focused on Climate Change issues and solutions."

"Pelosi previously told The Hill." We have a climate change response.

The DNC has so far held two presidential primary debates. Each time is spent on climate change, but does not have enough time in the world.

The DNC did not immediately respond to the request for comment.

Nevertheless, there appeared to be a difference in the number of participants. Non-DNC sanctioned climate debates. DNC debates the future of DNC debates

Protestors from the youth climate group Sunrise Movement, who appeared in San Francisco, called the ruling a "partial victory."

"This partial victory shows the strength of the grassroots movement and the power of young people. In the coming days and months, we'll keep fighting to make sure the DNC and Tom PerezThomas Edward PerezClinton's presidential picks Government social programs: Triumph of hope over evidence Labor's' wasteful and mismanagement 'at Workers' Comp MORE He said, "The Sunrise Movement spokesperson Sofie Karasek.

At one point prior to voting, members are asked to stand and be recognized for their work, according to a Twitter post from the group.

Eight candidates will wait a CNN-hosted town hall focused on climate change for early September, while a similar event will be hosted by MSNBC later in the month.

This story has updated 12:53