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Green New Deal
Summary
Green New Deal (GND) proposals call for public policy to address climate change along with achieving other social aims like job creation, economic growth and reducing economic inequality. The following are some of the common points of the many Green New Deal proposals in the United States:
100% Clean Energy: The Green New Deal proposes a transition to 100% clean, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal power within 10 years.
Infrastructure: The plan calls for a major investment in infrastructure, including the development of a modern energy grid, the upgrading of buildings to be more energy-efficient, and the expansion of public transportation.
Jobs and Economic Growth: The Green New Deal aims to create millions of new, high-paying jobs in sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, and construction, with a focus on creating jobs in communities that have been historically marginalized.
Social Justice: The plan seeks to address economic inequality and promote social justice by ensuring that the benefits of the transition to clean energy are shared fairly among all communities, including low-income and minority communities.
Sustainable Agriculture: The Green New Deal proposes supporting sustainable agriculture practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health.
Investment in Research and Development: The plan calls for significant investment in research and development of new technologies that can help to address climate change.
Overall, the Green New Deal seeks to present a comprehensive, ambitious solution to what proponents see as the urgent threat of climate change while promoting economic growth and what they consider social justice.
The name refers back to the New Deal, a set of reforms and public works projects undertaken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933-1935 in response to the Great Depression in the United States. The Green New Deal combines Roosevelt's economic approach with modern ideas such as renewable energy and resource efficiency.
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