The NPR Politics Podcast Biden Wants $10 Billion To Put Young People To Work On Environmental Projects
May 11, 2021
President Biden's Civilian Climate Corps aims to engage youth in vital environmental work, harkening back to FDR's New Deal. The initiative is seen as a solution to tackle climate change while providing jobs. Discussion highlights the potential partnership with existing programs like AmeriCorps. The proposed $10 billion funding raises questions about political motivations and efficacy, especially amid significant conservation backlogs. With broad support across demographics, the proposal seeks to empower a new generation in environmental stewardship.
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Spelunking in Montana
- Nate Rott visited Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park in Montana.
- A member of the Civilian Conservation Corps discovered the cave while exploring.
Modern Civilian Climate Corps
- President Biden's Civilian Climate Corps is inspired by FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps.
- It aims to employ young people in environmental projects, echoing the New Deal era.
Conservation Corps Work
- Conservation corps work includes trail maintenance, removing downed logs, and widening paths.
- Biden's plan adds a climate focus, like mitigating wildfire risks.