Economists and political insiders unveiled new details regarding Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ ‘Green New Deal’ proposal this week; saying the liberal policies could cost US taxpayers as much as $7 trillion.
“Next week, we plan to release a resolution that outlines the scope and scale of the Green New Deal,” said Cortez; adding the programs would likely take the next ten years to implement across the country.
“While there is no legislative text yet available for the Markey/Ocasio-Cortez proposal, a draft circulated by Ocasio-Cortez last week called for a committee to be formed to create a plan, and lays out a framework that includes eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing and agriculture,” writes Fox News.
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CLIMATE CONFUSION: Sen. Warren Says ‘Green New Deal’ Will Prevent Future ‘Polar Vortexes’
Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren touted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ Green New Deal Thursday; saying the progressive proposal would help prevent future “polar vortexes” from occurring.
“Our children & grandchildren should grow up in a world where they can breathe the air & drink the water – and go outside without risking their lives in extreme temperatures. It’s time to protect our planet & pass a Green New Deal. #PolarVortex2019 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/31/us/weather-polar-vortex.html …” she tweeted.
Our children & grandchildren should grow up in a world where they can breathe the air & drink the water – and go outside without risking their lives in extreme temperatures. It’s time to protect our planet & pass a Green New Deal. #PolarVortex2019 https://t.co/JYnVrxMf1t
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) January 31, 2019
Cortez and other left-wing legislators are poised to introduce the Green New Deal in the coming days; calling for a complete transition to renewable energy in 10 years, a universal jobs program, and Medicare for All.
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Al Gore Says Ocasio-Cortez’ ‘Green New Deal’ Will Help ‘Create Jobs’
Former Vice President and climate-change crusader Al Gore threw his full support behind incoming Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ ‘Green New Deal’ proposal Wednesday; saying the initiative would “create jobs” and promote “sustainable solutions.”
“About to bring our 8th annual #24HoursofReality to a close with my strong support for a #GreenNewDeal, which will create jobs, invest in the right sustainable solutions & protect the health of those most vulnerable,” tweeted Gore.
About to bring our 8th annual #24HoursofReality to a close with my strong support for a #GreenNewDeal, which will create jobs, invest in the right sustainable solutions & protect the health of those most vulnerable. https://t.co/prXQ6Ii5sx
— Al Gore (@algore) December 5, 2018
The former Vice President’s comments come as nationwide demonstrations sweep France in protest of the government’s proposed ‘fuel tax’ to fight Climate change.