Sanders, AOC Push for 'Climate Emergency' Declaration in Congress

[Uncle Joe]

Over two dozen lawmakers, including most of the senators currently running for president, signed on as co-sponsors.

The resolution, introduced by Sanders (I-Vt.), Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), calls for "a national, social, industrial, and economic mobilization of the resources and labor of the United States at a massive-scale to halt, reverse, mitigate, and prepare for the consequences of the climate emergency and to restore the climate for future generations." The sponsors described a need for a mobilization of the nation's resources and labor on par with when the country entered World War II.

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The resolution comes just a day after an extreme storm flooded parts of Washington, D.C., with nearly a month's worth of rain in an hour, and it follows record heat waves that sent Europe's temperatures soaring to 114 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Last month was the hottest June on record globally, and one study has already linked Europe's heat wave to climate change. Other recent studies linked global warming to an increase in insect-borne disease in the Northeast and to dangerous algae growth in the nation's waters.

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09072019/sanders-aoc-ocasio-cortez-climate-change-emergency-declaration-congress-washington-flooding

A month's worth of rain in an hour!

[George II]

1. Didn't you post this earlier? Twice?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=195102

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287195996

[Uncle Joe]

2. Different news sources, more information and I thought life as we know especially for our

children and grandchildren deserved multiple posts.

[AncientGeezer]

3. But it's not going anyplace...multiple posts or not

[Uncle Joe]

4. Then let the Republicans in the Senate vote it down or Trump veto it.

At least the historical record (should the human species survive) will show who cared and who didn't.

[AncientGeezer]

5. It won't pass in the House

[Uncle Joe]

6. I believe it will pass the House.

[AncientGeezer]

7. Nothing AOC has proposed has passed so far...why this?

[oldsoftie]

10. HA!!

[George II]

8. It probably won't pass in the House and definitely won't pass in the Senate.....

....much ado about nothing, but then again..................

[SouthernProgressive]

39. It's for the children and grandchildren. Didn't you read that? NT

[Uncle Joe]

12. Did you not see this thread?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287195996

[AncientGeezer]

13. I did...still not going to pass in the House...just won't

I bet it won't be brought up in the House because it has ZERO chance of passage.

[femmedem]

15. Then shame on the House because that is the level of commitment and urgency we need.n/t

[Uncle Joe]

16. ....

[AncientGeezer]

19. Let's pretend...it passed in the House....goes nowhere after that.

Bernie and AOC Know that...it's a stunt

[George II]

21. That says Blumenauer "joins with...." the other two. It's actually the other way around, they....

....joined with Blumenauer to introduce the work of Representative Blumenauer. Good for him, he's clearly not in it for glory or notoriety.

[lapucelle]

22. I did. That's why I'm surprised that there's no mention of the actual author of the resolution here.

Many think it's good policy to attribute the work to all the people or to the person who actually did the work, and Congressman Blumenauer drafted the resolution.

[femmedem]

17. I am really sorry to hear people arguing about who is taking credit and why it won't pass

and how many times you posted articles about this instead of talking about the climate emergency and the mammoth commitment it will take to keep this planet habitable.

Sometimes this place (not your OP) leaves me so disheartened.

[Uncle Joe]

18. ...

[Voltaire2]

24. It is very important to attack both

Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders.

[George II]

25. It is very important to give people credit where credit is due.

[melman]

26. tweet from Rep. Blumenauer

Link to tweet

Today, @AOC, @SenSanders, and I unveiled our resolution to declare a #ClimateEmergency. This is about telling the truth about the climate crisis and the urgent, massive action needed to address it.
#GreenNewDeal #ClimateChangeIsReal #ClimateAction #ClimateActionNow

[George II]

29. So what's your point? Was Blumenauer mentioned as the author of the resolution? BTW....

....BS has already sent out TWO emails to his followers taking credit for this "legislation" (it was a resolution, not "legislation" ) and using it to solicit contributions, never mentioning Blumenauer at all. Want to see it?

I applaud Representative Blumenauer for authoring this resolution.

[melman]

31. "I applaud Representative Blumenauer for authoring this resolution"

I'm sure. I mean it's not like you constantly ridicule the Green New Deal or anything.



...of which Rep. Blumenauer is a big advocate btw.*

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Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, today announced that he is an orginal co-sponsored Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ Green New Deal resolution. The resolution, which outlines the scope and scale of the Green New Deal, included provisions from Blumenauer.



“Our climate is in a crisis, and we need big ideas and massive energy to create the movement that will address it, said Congressman Earl Blumenauer. “We must invest in clean energy jobs, green infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture in a way that is equitable and just. I am excited about this bold vision being driven by Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez and am proud to back this resolution as our first step towards enacting the Green New Deal.”

https://blumenauer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-blumenauer-cosponsors-green-new-deal-resolution

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*for those that didn't know. which obvs doesn't include you. since you're such a big fan of Rep. Blumenauer and all.

[George II]

32. Repeat: So what's your point? Where are the details of the so-called "green new deal"? Anywhere?

[SouthernProgressive]

40. Good on Blumenauer. He is in it for the right reasons. The bigger person. NT

[Go Vols]

38. lol

[JudyM]

36. It reveals what's important to people... actual productive community discussion takes a back seat

with some, in favor of divisive spatting and point scoring. Never mind the significant issues we’re facing as a group. Like our rapidly devolving climate, just for instance. I say by whatever means necessary, whoever can do something, should. It’s imperative to get the public’s attention on this so there will be pressure to find solutions and speed the changes we need to make.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

28. Thank you Uncle Joe for making another valuable contribution to the political discourse!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[LanternWaste]

37. Sacred cows deserve multiple posts too...

since we're merely alleging intent. Again.

[lapucelle]

9. Well, at least Congressman Blumenaur got a mention in one of the three headlines.

The resolution, drafted by Blumenauer and co-sponsored by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), is intended to focus attention on the quickening pace of climate change and spur action on a national and global scale.

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Blumenauer was inspired to draft the resolution after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the Southern border to secure funds to build a border wall.

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Blumenauer planned to introduce the resolution on the floor of the house by Tuesday afternoon.

https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/07/oregon-rep-earl-blumenauer-joins-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-bernie-sanders-to-push-for-emergency-climate-declaration.html



https://blumenauer.house.gov/sites/blumenauer.house.gov/files/The%20Climate%20Emergency%20Resolution.pdf

[George II]

14. So, Blumenauer actually is the one who drafted the resolution and others are taking credit for it?

[lapucelle]

20. Rep. Blumenauer cared enough about this issue to actually do the work of writing the resolution.

He's probably more interested in seeing something get done than in personal publicity or credit.

[Voltaire2]

23. Enjoy!

[melman]

27. tweet from Rep. Blumenauer

Link to tweet

Today, @AOC, @SenSanders, and I unveiled our resolution to declare a #ClimateEmergency. This is about telling the truth about the climate crisis and the urgent, massive action needed to address it.
#GreenNewDeal #ClimateChangeIsReal #ClimateAction #ClimateActionNow





For those that were so terribly (and genuinely) concerned. Now they can rest easy.

[George II]

30. So what's your point? Was Blumenauer mentioned as the author of the resolution? BTW...

....BS has already sent out TWO emails to his followers taking credit for this "legislation" (it was a resolution, not "legislation" ) and using it to solicit contributions, never mentioning Blumenauer at all. Want to see it?

I applaud Representative Blumenauer for authoring this resolution.

[melman]

33. Just trying to assuage the very genuine and heartfelt concerns

of those who were fretting about Rep. Blumenauer.


As you can see, he's proud to stand with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Sen Sanders.

[George II]

34. Thankfully Blumenauer isn't using this issue to raise funds for his Presidential campaign.

[JI7]

35. They should Endorse Jay Inslee for President