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U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talks about the Green New Deal in February 2019.

The Green New Deal (GND) is a big idea for new economic plans in the United States. It focuses on two main things: helping the environment and making sure everyone has a fair chance.

This plan gets its name from the "New Deal" program. That program was created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s. It helped the country recover from a tough economic time.

In 2019, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey shared a detailed document about the GND. They want the United States to use 100% renewable energy. This means energy that comes from sources like the sun or wind, which don't pollute the air. Their plan also aims to help people who are struggling with poverty. It also suggests making sure everyone has universal health care. Some people have estimated that this plan could cost at least $1 trillion. The document did not say exactly where all the money would come from.

Who Supports the Green New Deal?

Many people and groups support the Green New Deal. They believe it is a good way to tackle climate change and help people.

Early Supporters

Organizations and Politicians

Several environmental groups support the GND proposal. These include:

Many Democratic politicians also support the Green New Deal. Some of them are:

What Are the Criticisms?

Not everyone agrees with the Green New Deal. Some people have concerns about its ideas and costs.

President Trump's View

U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken against the Green New Deal. He posted on Twitter about it. He joked that the plan would get rid of planes, cars, cows, oil, gas, and the military. He said this would be "great for the so-called 'Carbon Footprint'." A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are released into the air by human activities.

Images for kids

  • Solar panels in Oregon vineyard

    Sustainable agriculture combined with renewable energy generation

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    Ed Markey speaks on a Green New Deal in front of the Capitol Building in February 2019.

See also

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