Category: Green New Deal
Media reaction: Texas ‘deep freeze’, power blackouts and the role of global warming
This week, a blast of Arctic air has engulfed much of the central US, bringing freezing conditions and record low temperatures to many states. by Josh Gabbatiss, Robert McSweeney, Carbon Brief Texas, in particular, has been…
Climate groups call on Biden to nominate Andy Levin as Labor Secretary
“He has a long record of fighting for working people, and understands the climate imperative but knows the transition won’t happen without proper buy-in and support.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Highlighting…
Time for Democrats to betray the donor class—not the people
A great many people did not vote for Joe Biden, they voted against Trump. We have to recognize how narrow this win was. by Naomi Klein Tuesday, November 10, 2020 These have been a harrowing few…
“It’s actually AOC plus 115”: Ocasio-Cortez corrects Trump on popularity of Green New Deal
“I am so deeply proud and grateful for each and every one of my House and Senate colleagues who stand for our future and champion the Green New Deal,” the progressive standout declared. by Kenny Stancil,…
‘Green Stimulus’ demanded to battle convergent crises of coronavirus, economic injustice, and climate emergency
The plan calls for spending at least $2 trillion on millions of green jobs, strategic investments to aid frontline communities, expanding public and employee ownership, and rapidly cutting carbon pollution. by Jessica Corbett, staff writer…
Green New Deal champion Romanoff claims victory over ex-Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper in Senate caucuses
“In a state where politicians have put the profits of oil and gas CEOs above our health and safety,” said one Sunrise Movement organizer, “Colorado proved that Hickenlooper’s record supporting the fracking industry is politically toxic…
