Los Angeles has big plans to clean up its smoggy, traffic-filled image. This week, while Congress is only discussing the Green New Deal, Los Angeles is announcing a version of their own—an ambitious plan to transform itself in order to tackle climate change. Under the plan, LA … [Read more...] about Los Angeles just announced its own Green New Deal
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Why the Green New Deal can help to fix economic inequality in America
The much-hyped Green New Deal, which laid out the broad strokes of a U.S. transition to green energy by 2030, failed in Congress. But its champions haven’t given up. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and other like-minded legislators are working on a series of … [Read more...] about Why the Green New Deal can help to fix economic inequality in America
New York City is getting ready to ban new glass skyscrapers
The glass skyscraper was once a symbol of America’s mighty economic power. Perhaps it still is, but to many people nowadays, the glass skyscraper is the epitome of unsustainable architecture. Glass skyscrapers are incredibly inefficient because of all the heat that escapes … [Read more...] about New York City is getting ready to ban new glass skyscrapers
These 6 places are way ahead of the Green New Deal in decarbonizing buildings
One of the elements of the Green New Deal resolution that has caused the most consternation among critics on the right is its aspiration toward “upgrading all existing buildings in the United States,” along with building new buildings to the highest energy standards. Senate … [Read more...] about These 6 places are way ahead of the Green New Deal in decarbonizing buildings
The Green New Deal is pushing to secure greater rights for indigenous people
We’ve been talking a whole bunch about the Green New Deal on the Optimist Daily, and for good reason: it finally brings forth a feasible plan that addresses a multitude of key issues from clean energy to wealth inequality. For example, the Green New Deal includes a powerful … [Read more...] about The Green New Deal is pushing to secure greater rights for indigenous people