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September 21, 2019
Sept. 21, 2019, 4:30 AM EDT
By Paris Marx
Excerpts:
During the MSNBC forum on Thursday, Sanders highlighted the scale of the issue. He talked about the devastation that was wrought on Paradise, California, last year when fires tore through the town, and the tragedy that befell Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. He emphasized that “extreme weather disturbances hitting us more and more frequently with greater intensity” will cause an international humanitarian crisis, which is why the moderate push to be “realistic” won’t cut it. Bold action is needed.
In an ambitious, 13,000-word essay, Sanders’ campaign called the climate crisis “a global emergency” that would disproportionately impact the poor, the working class and people of color. Fighting back will require a mobilization not seen since World War II to radically transform U.S. society in less than 11 years — the deadline scientists have given before global warming in excess of 1.5º C can no longer be avoided. The essay also argued the president who takes on this task will need to “face down the greed of fossil fuel executives,” and during the MSNBC forum, Sanders suggested that could include criminal charges against executives who knew their actions were fueling climate change.
Sanders' more than $16 trillion plan may seem extreme, but there’s nothing small about this problem. America will need nothing less than a reorientation of the economy to accomplish this goal, which would be paid for by the sale of clean energy through public utilities, raising taxes on fossil fuel companies and reducing military spending. Such a pivot would also ensure that workers share in the benefits of the transition. As Sanders emphasized during the CNN town hall, no one wants their kids or grandkids to realize we had a chance to change course in 2020 and didn’t take it.
Ahead of the CNN climate town hall, Curbed’s Urbanism Editor Alyssa Walker wrote that only Sanders has a transportation plan that goes into detail on measures beyond electric vehicles, including expanding public transportation, promoting transit-oriented development in cities and increasing residential density. Even Sanders’ plan doesn’t go far enough — but it goes much farther than anyone else’s.
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/bernie-sanders-climate-change-plan-radical-expensive-which-why-it-ncna1057076
Bernie Sanders' climate change plan is radical and expensive -- which is why it could work
Forums are a good way for voters to separate the serious from the unserious and, so far, Sen. Bernie Sanders is emerging as the candidate with the most serious plan.Sept. 21, 2019, 4:30 AM EDT
By Paris Marx
Excerpts:
During the MSNBC forum on Thursday, Sanders highlighted the scale of the issue. He talked about the devastation that was wrought on Paradise, California, last year when fires tore through the town, and the tragedy that befell Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. He emphasized that “extreme weather disturbances hitting us more and more frequently with greater intensity” will cause an international humanitarian crisis, which is why the moderate push to be “realistic” won’t cut it. Bold action is needed.
In an ambitious, 13,000-word essay, Sanders’ campaign called the climate crisis “a global emergency” that would disproportionately impact the poor, the working class and people of color. Fighting back will require a mobilization not seen since World War II to radically transform U.S. society in less than 11 years — the deadline scientists have given before global warming in excess of 1.5º C can no longer be avoided. The essay also argued the president who takes on this task will need to “face down the greed of fossil fuel executives,” and during the MSNBC forum, Sanders suggested that could include criminal charges against executives who knew their actions were fueling climate change.
Sanders' more than $16 trillion plan may seem extreme, but there’s nothing small about this problem. America will need nothing less than a reorientation of the economy to accomplish this goal, which would be paid for by the sale of clean energy through public utilities, raising taxes on fossil fuel companies and reducing military spending. Such a pivot would also ensure that workers share in the benefits of the transition. As Sanders emphasized during the CNN town hall, no one wants their kids or grandkids to realize we had a chance to change course in 2020 and didn’t take it.
Ahead of the CNN climate town hall, Curbed’s Urbanism Editor Alyssa Walker wrote that only Sanders has a transportation plan that goes into detail on measures beyond electric vehicles, including expanding public transportation, promoting transit-oriented development in cities and increasing residential density. Even Sanders’ plan doesn’t go far enough — but it goes much farther than anyone else’s.
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/bernie-sanders-climate-change-plan-radical-expensive-which-why-it-ncna1057076
September 20, 2019
NO MIDDLE GROUND: This is a time to take on powerful special interests that control our political and economic life, not to take a middle ground approach. We are going to finally build a country that works for working people, not just the 1%. Join our rally live in South Carolina.
🔥 Bernie Rallies in South Carolina - Winthrop University
NO MIDDLE GROUND: This is a time to take on powerful special interests that control our political and economic life, not to take a middle ground approach. We are going to finally build a country that works for working people, not just the 1%. Join our rally live in South Carolina.
September 20, 2019
BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE: Young people are going to sweep Trump out of office and transform this country. We are going to mobilize millions of young people and bring them into the political process. Help us organize on your campus at berniesanders.com/students
🔥 Bernie Speaks at Bennett College - Town Hall in Greensboro
BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE: Young people are going to sweep Trump out of office and transform this country. We are going to mobilize millions of young people and bring them into the political process. Help us organize on your campus at berniesanders.com/students
September 20, 2019
BERNIE AT CLIMATE STRIKE: When it comes to protecting our planet from greedy fossil fuel companies who want to profit off its destruction, there is no middle ground. We believe the scientists and we will pass a Green New Deal. I'm proud to join students today in the global Climate Strike!
🔥 Bernie at Climate Strike in Greensboro, NC
BERNIE AT CLIMATE STRIKE: When it comes to protecting our planet from greedy fossil fuel companies who want to profit off its destruction, there is no middle ground. We believe the scientists and we will pass a Green New Deal. I'm proud to join students today in the global Climate Strike!
September 20, 2019
NPR: LATINO USA: A Conversation With Bernie Sanders
September 20, 20196:30 AM ET
https://www.npr.org/2019/09/19/762326064/a-conversation-with-bernie-sanders
Four years ago, Senator Bernie Sanders began a long-shot campaign for the presidency. Until then, Sanders was a relatively unknown independent senator from Vermont, with some very progressive ideas. His campaign turned out to be much stronger than predicted, and this election cycle Bernie Sanders is one of the front-runners in the Democratic primary. Maria Hinojosa sits down with Sanders to talk about how his upbringing in a working class family shaped him, his views on immigration, and why Latinos should vote for him.
https://twitter.com/fshakir/status/1175060489744900099
September 20, 2019
https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1175070552429608961
Photos: Thank you to UNC-Chapel Hill for helping us kick off our college tour this weekend!
https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1175070552429608961
September 20, 2019
During Climate Forum 2020, Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Chris Hayes that if elected president, he would look into pursuing criminal charges against fossil fuel company executives "who knew they were destroying the planet." Aired on 09/19/19.
Bernie Sanders: I'd Look Into Criminal Charges Against Fossil Fuel Executives
During Climate Forum 2020, Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Chris Hayes that if elected president, he would look into pursuing criminal charges against fossil fuel company executives "who knew they were destroying the planet." Aired on 09/19/19.
September 20, 2019
During Climate Forum 2020, Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Chris Hayes that his plan to fight climate change would create "20 million good paying jobs." Aired on 09/19/19.
Bernie Sanders: Fighting Climate Change Will Create 'Up To 20 Million Good Paying Jobs.'
During Climate Forum 2020, Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Chris Hayes that his plan to fight climate change would create "20 million good paying jobs." Aired on 09/19/19.
September 20, 2019
During Climate Forum 2020, Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Chris Hayes and students that to take on climate change, people need to stand up to the fossil fuel industry. Aired on 09/19/19.
Bernie Sanders: "We've Got To Stand Up To Fossil Fuel Industry'' Climate Forum 2020
During Climate Forum 2020, Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Chris Hayes and students that to take on climate change, people need to stand up to the fossil fuel industry. Aired on 09/19/19.
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