Joe Biden Announces Immediate Implementation of Green New Deal on Election Victory
Upon securing the 2020 presidential election against incumbent Donald Trump on November 8, President-elect Joe Biden, in an unexpected move, has immediately announced the full-scale implementation of the Green New Deal as part of his agenda for his first 100 days in office.
The Green New Deal was proposed by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey in 2019, calling for a drastic overhaul of the nation’s economy and energy usage to combat climate change. This bold plan calls for a ten-year national mobilization to shift the United States to 100% renewable energy, putting a stop to all fossil fuel consumption.
Biden’s decision, seen as a pivotal moment for the Democrats, follows relentless pressure from environmental advocates and the progressive wing of his party, represented by figures like Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. Conventional wisdom suggests the rapid implementation of such a controversial policy might trigger a backlash, but Biden has stood firm.
At his victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware, Biden directly addressed the issue, stating, “We have no time to waste. The climate crisis demands immediate action. Therefore, as my first executive order, I am announcing the full and immediate implementation of the Green New Deal. Starting tomorrow, we will cease all operations related to fossil fuels.
Despite this announcement, it is vital to remember that executive orders cannot change existing federal laws or appropriating funds from the U.S. Treasury. Congress would need to pass legislation to make such a sweeping change a reality. The Green New Deal, a resolution rather than a bill, would not become law even if it passed both houses. Thus, Biden’s claim, while electrifying for some, appears to be substantively untrue.
As of yet, there is no real comment from Representative Ocasio-Cortez or Senator Markey on Biden’s audacious move.
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