Hello,
One of the best parts of living in Vermont is enjoying the scenery and breathing the fresh air.
But climate change threatens our natural resources—and people’s lives and livelihoods. This past December was our warmest December ever on record. This January was the coldest January on record. Floods and droughts are Vermont’s most common natural disasters, and expected to increase in frequency due to climate change.
If we continue on this path, marginalized communities will suffer the most damage. We can’t wait any longer to address climate change—and a Green New Deal will ensure a more just and sustainable future, with good-paying green jobs.
I’ve brought members of Congress together to deliver results before—even against powerful interests like fossil fuel corporations. If I have the honor of serving as Vermont’s senator, I’ll be ready to continue working on a Green New Deal from Day One. And if we work together, we can overcome any obstacle the fossil fuel industry throws our way.
From leading climate and green energy legislation in the House, to joining climate marches with environmental leaders like Bill McKibben as a state senator, I’ve been championing climate action for decades.
A Green New Deal will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and avoid the worst consequences of climate change while also tackling economic inequality and racial injustice. That’s why I was proud to be an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal alongside Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
We can combat the climate crisis—but we’ll all have to raise our voices.
Thanks for taking action,
Peter
