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US Government: Duty to Create a Green New Deal

A US Senate resolution emphasizes the federal government's duty to create a "Green New Deal." This initiative aims to combat climate change, create millions of well-paying jobs, and ensure clean air, water, and healthy food for all. It also seeks to address historical social and economic injustices.
Key points
Climate Change Action: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution to keep temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Job Creation: Generate millions of high-wage jobs, especially in green energy and infrastructure sectors.
Improved Quality of Life: Ensure access to clean air, water, healthy food, affordable housing, and healthcare.
Infrastructure Investment: Modernize roads, bridges, power grids, and buildings to be more environmentally friendly and climate-resilient.
Social Justice: Prioritize communities most affected by pollution and injustices, ensuring they benefit from the transition.
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Additional Information
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Print number: SRES 166
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-04-20