The Daily Promise and Peril of the Green New Deal
Mar 7, 2019
Coral Davenport, an energy and environment reporter for The New York Times, dives into the Green New Deal's impact on climate change and political dynamics. She discusses how this sweeping initiative has polarized Democrats and provided Republicans with political ammunition. The conversation explores the ambitious proposals and the backlash from various political factions, highlighting the generational divides in climate advocacy. Davenport also addresses the challenges of vague planning and personal stories that underscore the stakes of climate policy.
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Green New Deal Introduction
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Green New Deal, a non-binding resolution, wearing a green suit.
- Several Democratic presidential candidates immediately embraced and co-sponsored it.
Shifting Climate Politics
- Three factors are changing climate politics: new reports linking extreme weather to climate change, millennials prioritizing the issue, and Trump's climate denial.
- These factors present a clear platform for Trump's opponents.
Green New Deal Goals
- The Green New Deal aims to eliminate fossil fuels in 10 years and achieve zero carbon emissions.
- It also includes social justice proposals like guaranteed healthcare and minimum wage.