I'm also just going to hop in here to note that you two seem to be making fairly similar points:

Making the environment about Democrats over Republicans is wildly dangerous because it breeds contentment

simply “vote democrat” has never been the answer

While there are clearly some differences in worldview here, it might be more productive to explore where you can find common ground on this issue.

I might be wrong, but I suspect that if I were to ask both of you to discuss what it is we should actually be doing about climate change I'd get two very similar responses, probably just differing on which things should get the most emphasis. (In fact, I am asking that, if you feel you can take the time to answer.)