Our planet is in trouble: rising temperatures and increased natural disasters are endangering life as we know it.
The crisis demands our attention, and my campaign is committed to doing our share. On September 21, we are holding a town hall to discuss how environmental, labor, and youth groups can work together to pass a Green New Deal. We must transition from a fossil fuel economy, and provide new opportunities for American workers.
Climate change results from humans burning coal, oil and natural gas, combined with deforestation and other causes. On a planet with billions of people, and ever-increasing human development, we need our federal government to take the lead, to reduce carbon emissions and chart a path toward sustainability.
We also know our economy is in trouble. A handful of billionaires control as much wealth as half the country. We’ve lost good jobs, in manufacturing and other industries, that allowed workers to support their families. Too many of us are working nonstop, for little pay, and are barely scraping by.
The Green New Deal addresses both the environment and the need for good jobs. Let’s use the power of our government to build a healthier future. Let’s invest in renewable energy, and put Americans to work in the process. Let’s make our homes more energy efficient; let’s clean up polluted waterways and industrial areas; let’s create industries inside the United States that will meet the needs of the 21st century.
