Democrats made their pitch to the American people during a largely virtual Democratic National Convention and addressing climate change emerged as a central tenet of the party’s plan.Â
The party platform spells out a major investment in green energy jobs and infrastructure in order for America to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emission no later than by 2050. Environmental justice is a key component of the Democrat’s climate plan and it references ensuring fossil fuel workers and communities receive investment and support during this clean energy transition.Â
“As President, Joe Biden will rejoin the international climate agreement, and the United States will once again lead on this critical issue at home,†New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said while standing in front of a field of solar panels. “He’ll invest in energy workers and he will deliver for working families across the U.S., helping them build meaningful careers, while accelerating our nation and world into a clean, green 21st century and well beyond.â€
CLICK ON TITLE TO READ FULL ARTICLE.
'
Comments Off on ‘The Proof Is In The Pudding:’ Coal Country Responds To Democrats’ Clean Energy TransitionÂ