Today, we celebrate the creation of the American Climate Corps — a win for Americans, our future and our planet. This victory is the culmination of more than two years of organizing, and it cannot be overstated how much this victory belongs to our youth organizers.
In April 2021, @SenMarkey and I introduced The Civilian Climate Corps Act of 2021, alongside @sunrisemvmt. The American Climate Corps will be focused on training 20,000 young people in the growing fields of clean energy, conservation + climate resilience.
This is a first step toward a CCC, and moving forward, I’m excited to work with the admin to ensure the American Climate Corps is a program that works with the EPA, prioritizes environmental justice communities, pays living wages, and ensures that new green jobs are union jobs.
@RepAOC @SenMarkey @sunrisemvmt @RepJudyChu @SenSanders @RepCori @SenSchumer What a waste of taxpayers money
@RepAOC @SenMarkey @sunrisemvmt @RepJudyChu @SenSanders @RepCori @SenSchumer Great policy. Thank you for your leadership and work on the Green New Deal and this opportunity for youth.
@RepAOC @SenMarkey @sunrisemvmt @RepJudyChu @SenSanders @RepCori @SenSchumer Flash back to the 1930’s.