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Harris secures endorsement from Green New Deal Network
Vice President Kamala Harris has received a significant endorsement from the Green New Deal Network, boosting her 2024 campaign as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Marianne Lavelle and Keerti Gopal report for Inside Climate News.
In short:
- The Green New Deal Network, comprising progressive youth and environmental justice groups, has endorsed Harris, seeing her as a strong advocate for climate action and social justice.
- The endorsement could strengthen Harris' support among young and progressive voters but also provide ammunition for opponents labeling her as too radical.
- The Green New Deal Network views Harris as capable of energizing the Democratic base, particularly among young voters and people of color.
Key quote:
"This has really lit a candle of hope for a lot of us that have been in the doldrums for the past year or so."
— Kaniela Ing, national director of the Green New Deal Network
Why this matters:
Kamala Harris’ endorsement by a key climate coalition underscores the importance of climate change in the 2024 election. This support may help solidify her stance among climate-conscious voters and shape the Democratic strategy in swing states.
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European election results could hinder ambitious climate policies
Recent gains by far-right parties in the European Parliament elections may obstruct efforts to implement more ambitious climate policies, though key net-zero commitments are expected to persist.
In short:
- The European Green Party suffered significant losses, while far-right parties made substantial gains in the recent European Parliament elections.
- Voter concerns about the cost-of-living crisis and geopolitical tensions have taken precedence over climate change, impacting election outcomes.
- Despite the political shift, researchers believe core climate goals like the European Green Deal are likely to remain intact.
Key quote:
"I don't think that there is going to be appetite to completely ditch the Green Deal."
— Richard Klein, Stockholm Environment Institute
Why this matters:
The shift in political power within the European Parliament may slow the advancement of stronger climate initiatives, affecting long-term environmental targets. Understanding these changes is important, as they may influence the EU's approach to climate policy and international environmental leadership.
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Green New Deal tour ignites community action in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, a rally for the Green New Deal showcases a growing demand for climate-focused government investment.
In short:
- The Green New Deal Network's national tour made a stop in Pittsburgh, rallying support for government investment in climate jobs and justice.
- The movement emphasizes the need for federal and state funds to create green union jobs and address environmental injustices in frontline communities.
- The tour aims to reignite the push for substantial investment in climate solutions, highlighting the urgent needs of working-class communities of color.
Key quote:
"The idea of the Green New Deal is that the only solution to climate change is the government spending money on it."
— Saul Levin, legislative and political director at the Green New Deal Network
Why this matters:
The framework of the Green New Deal includes not just a shift toward sustainable energy, but also calls for significant investments in public transportation, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable agriculture.
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‘There’s a very real danger here’: AOC on 2024, the climate crisis and ‘selling out’
Twice re-elected and comfortable in her political skin, the Democratic congresswoman makes clear that Biden can’t take progressives for granted.
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Most Americans underestimate the popularity of policies to protect the climate
In reality, about two-thirds of Americans support transformative climate policies, like a carbon tax or Green New Deal.
AOC admits 'massive' scale of Green New Deal, says climate change will be even worse
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged the "massive" scale of the Green New Deal on Sunday, but argued the threat of climate change is even greater.
Podcast: How the Green New Deal changed the conversation
As an architect of the Green New Deal, Rhiana Gunn-Wright was instrumental in expanding the limits of climate policy and telling a story far larger—and more inspiring—than that of how you can curb carbon emissions by taxing them.
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