 | I moved to Houston, Texas in my youth. I went to an Astros game about three weeks after arriving. The Astrodome was amazing and as I was watching the game in air cooled comfort, I understood: these people think big. |
Who else would build an indoor domed stadium?
Sometimes big is required.
The “Green New Deal” is an example of thinking BIG. With any big idea there will be arm-chair pundits sending out critical tweets. That’s what they do, rather than coming up with their own ideas.
This Resolution is based on three core principles: decarbonization, jobs, justice and has five goals:
| Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through a fair and just transition for all people of the United States |
| Create good, high-wage jobs and promote prosperity and economic security for all people of the United States |
| Invest in the infrastructure and industry of the United States to sustainably meet the challenges of the 21st century for all people of the United States |
| Secure for all people of the United States for generations to come: clean air and water; climate and community resiliency; healthy food; access to nature; and a sustainable environment |
| Promote justice and equity for all people of the United States. |
These are challenging goals. But isn’t that why we do it? Because it is difficult!