What are your favorite ideas, in there?
I'll name a few I like and a few WTF moments:
to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through a fair and just transition for all communities and workers
Like this. But totally un-achievable in 10 years.
to invest in the infrastructure and industry of the United States to sustainably meet the challenges of the 21st century
Vague, ambiguous, but certainly something worth striving for. But not at breaking our own economy.
by guaranteeing universal access to clean water
Universal access? WTF moment.
building or upgrading to energy-efficient, distributed, and ‘‘smart’’ power grids, and working to ensure affordable access to electricity
I'm in.
upgrading all existing buildings in the United States and building new buildings to achieve maximal energy efficiency, water efficiency, safety, affordability, comfort, and durability, including through electrification
Ummm, ALL buildings?
working collaboratively with farmers and ranchers in the United States to eliminate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector as much as is technologically feasible
Cows emit greenhouse gasses...
by building a more sustainable food system that ensures universal access to healthy food
Yet another WTF moment on the "universal" language and "healthy food."
overhauling transportation systems in the United States to eliminate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector as much as is technologically feasible, including through investment in—
(i) zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing;
(ii) clean, affordable, and accessible public transportation; and
(iii) high-speed rail
Not possible in 10 years on item (i). I'm okay with (ii) and it seems a lot of metro areas are transitioning to that anyway. (iii) is going to be a challenge since a lot of the land needed for such a network would either be protected (forests and such) or in private hands. I don't object to it, but this one is kinda huge.
cleaning up existing hazardous waste and abandoned sites to promote economic development and sustainability
This...is a big one that will require a metric butt-ton of money. If it's even scientifically or physically possible.
providing resources, training, and high-quality education, including higher education, to all people of the United States, with a focus on frontline and vulnerable communities, so those communities may be full and equal participants in the Green New Deal mobilization
YAY! Free college for all! I can get my degree in Medieval Southwest Australian Art once and for all!
ensuring that the Green New Deal mobilization creates high-quality union jobs that pay prevailing wages, hires local workers, offers training and advancement opportunities, and guarantees wage and benefit parity for workers affected by the transition
Oh, we have to create union jobs?
ensuring that public lands, waters, and oceans are protected and that eminent domain is not abused
Agree on the Eminent Domain portion.
providing all people of the United States with—
(i) high-quality health care;
(ii) affordable, safe, and adequate housing;
(iii) economic security; and
(iv) access to clean water, clean air, healthy and affordable food, and nature.
Universal health care (paid for by whom?)
Universal housing (again, paid for by whom?)
Economic security is all kinds of vague.
(iv) is kinda vague as well.
The whole thing looks like an Onion article.
