As household bills soar, is it time for a ‘working-class climate agenda’?
Summary
A progressive thinktank called the Climate and Community Institute (CCI) argues that addressing climate change can help lower the cost of living, especially for working-class Americans. They propose a “working-class climate agenda” that connects economic fairness with environmental action, challenging the idea that climate policies are too costly or unpopular.Key Facts
- The Climate and Community Institute (CCI) created a policy platform called “Stop Greed, Build Green” which links fighting climate change to improving affordability for working people.
- CCI staff have helped write federal bills for Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders.
- A survey by CCI and Data for Progress found that 70% of voters, including 65% of Republicans, believe climate action can reduce living costs.
- The group held launch events in New York and Washington DC to promote their “working-class climate agenda” with politicians, experts, and union leaders.
- CCI says the cost-of-living crisis is connected to decades of underinvestment in working families by businesses and government.
- Their approach builds on the Green New Deal, aiming not just for environmental goals but also economic democracy by limiting corporate power and supporting unions.
- They propose long-term economic changes like investing in public services and clean energy rather than short-term fixes.
- CCI representatives emphasize that real affordability means changing how the economy works, not just cutting corporate profits.
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