Congress Urges National Climate Plan to Protect Children's Health and Future
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the climate crisis severely impacts children's health and fundamental rights, demanding urgent action. It calls for the development of a national, science-based plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions and stabilize the climate system. Citizens should anticipate that federal agencies may be directed to create strategies aimed at improving air quality, reducing extreme weather risks, and securing a stable economic future for younger generations.
Key points
The climate crisis is formally recognized as a threat to children's basic rights, health, and economic security.
Congress urges the creation of a comprehensive plan to eliminate fossil fuel emissions and restore climate stability by the end of the century.
Potential benefits include stabilized energy costs, job growth in clean energy sectors, and significant improvements in public health outcomes.
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