Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez election change US climate policy? Progressives have been practically leaping for joy since 28-year-old self-described democratic socialist Ocasio-Cortez won her historic primary election win for Congress. Perhaps no group has been more excited than environmentalists. In a political environment where even her fellow Democrats often stay vague on climate change, Ocasio-Cortez has been specific and blunt in talking about the global warming crisis, with a plan to transition the United States to a 100% renewable energy system by 2035. Climate scientists overwhelmingly agree that aggressive action is needed – NewRepublic
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