John — Republican leaders might not say it, but I will:

Climate change is real. Our planet is on fire. Wildfires, followed by floods and mudslides — are all are getting worse. And we must act. Right now.

That seems like common knowledge, but too many in the GOP — and some Democrats in the Senate — still refuse to state that simple truth. And worse, refuse to act on it.

I was an original co-sponsor on the Green New Deal when it was first introduced. Let me tell you why:

For many Californians, you don’t have to “imagine” the effects of climate change. You just have to look out the window.

Just this year alone, Californians have been battered by historic winter storms and flash floods. Levees are breaking up north. And Angelenos have been blanketed with snow down south. And in just a few weeks, wildfire season will restart — setting our state, once again, on fire.

Climate change is making extreme weather events like these more frequent and deadly. This is a five-alarm fire. We simply cannot wait for future generations to tackle climate change.

That’s why we must invest in millions of green, new jobs — and kickstart an Apollo Program-level investment in renewable energy and our planet.

The Green New Deal calls for long-neglected public investment in clean energy technologies, jobs, and sources. It would set us on a path to rebuild our infrastructure, weatherize our homes and buildings, remove toxic lead from pipes, guarantee clean water to all, modernize our electrical grids, invest in the clean energy jobs of the future, and so much more.

If you’re with me in the fight against the climate crisis, add your name to become a citizen co-sponsor of the Green New Deal:

We need to muster the political will to pass the Green New Deal. For our planet, and for our future. There is no better time than now.

I’m ready for bold climate action and to fight to protect our planet. Every single day. Are you?

Thank you,

— Adam