The Green New Deal Is Here

The Green New Deal is a framework for tackling our climate crisis and building a better world. And Loving The Bronx, in partnership with local activists in the South Bronx, has been imagining solutions for decades of environmental health issues and community displacement in The Bronx through an initiative to Cap the Cross-Bronx Expressway.

With the support of Alexandria, local elected officials, and funding from the federal infrastructure bill, organizers are collaborating to reconnect communities, create new green space, and reverse the effects of environmental racism in the borough. We spoke to the leaders of this grassroots, multi-agency effort about the evolution of the project and what capping the highway could mean for the residents who live along the Cross-Bronx Expressway.

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The Green New Deal

Let's defeat climate change and build a prosperous and sustainable future for our country with millions of high paying jobs.

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Our country is facing historically high levels of unemployment and a disastrous climate crisis. The Green New Deal tackles both by shifting our country's priority to ensuring high-wage jobs, net-zero emissions in 10 years, clean air and water for all, and much more.

What is the Green New Deal?

The Green New Deal is a jobs and justice-centered plan to decarbonize the U.S. economy within ten years. It is one of the only plans put forward which is actually in line with scientific consensus and the United Nations’ IPCC Report. The Green New Deal also focuses on creating the maximum amount of prosperity for working people and marginalized communities in the process.

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  • What is the Green New Deal?
  • The Green New Deal is a jobs program. Like the New Deal and Interstate Highway System of last century, the GND would revive the economy by investing in infrastructure. The GND would also curb climate change and guarantee a living-wage union job for Americans.
  • The Green New Deal ends the choice between good paying jobs and safe drinking water. Under a GND, local economies that currently rely o coal mining and fracking would become clean energy hubs.
  • The Green New Deal is inclusive. Communities of color and indigenous communities currently feel some of the worst impacts of climate change. In a GND, everyone has a seat at the table.
  • The Green New Deal is a framework of goals and principles for writing legislation to combat climate change. A lot of what the GND will ultimately be is up to you and the leaders you vote for. So be wary when Republicans say ridiculous things like the GND "will end air travel" or "cost $100 trillion."
  • The Green New Deal is popular. Nationwide and in swing states like Pennsylvania, GND consistently receives a majority support among all voters. But some elected officials haven't quite realized the sea change that's happened in our electorate, so if you support the Green New Deal, call your House Member and Senator and let them know: govtrack.us/congress/members
Why should I support the Green New Deal?

We each play a role in the creation of our future. Right now, we have the opportunity to reverse climate change with revolutionary policy that brings together science, technology, and equity. While climate change and economic struggles affect us all differently, we are all in this fight together. By supporting the Green New Deal, you are helping to lower asthma rates, ensure access to healthy foods, increase green space in cities, and slash carbon emissions that are responsible for rising sea levels and weather disasters.

Five Main Goals

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Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions
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Create millions of high wage jobs and ensure prosperity and economic security
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Invest in the American infrastructure and industry to meet the needs of the 21st century
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Ensure clean air and water, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all
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Create just and equitable social and economic systems that care for our frontline and vulnerable communities

The Resolution

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