Beto O’Rourke’s new climate plan: Less ambitious than Green New Deal, it aims to give the candidate policy heft
By Annie Linskey Annie Linskey National political reporter focused on the 2020 presidential campaign Email Bio Follow April 29 at 9:57 AM Former congressman Beto O’Rourke , in the first major policy plan of his presidential candidacy, proposed Monday slicing carbon emissions to net zero in 30 years, spending $5 trillion to make the country’s infrastructure more climate-friendly and having the United States rejoin the Paris climate agreement.
It’s the first detailed proposal released by O’Rourke, who is known for his inspirational message, eloquence on the stump and feel-good campaign events but has been light on policies and specifics. He plans to tour Yosemite National Park on Monday and visit California’s Central Valley to highlight his new initiative.
O’Rourke’s proposal comes as several Democratic presidential hopefuls are seeking to move beyond the initial buzz of their campaigns and offer distinctive policy ideas. Sen. Kamala D. Harris , for example, has proposed boosting teacher pay and expanding gun control. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has made detailed policy plans a centerpiece of her campaign from the outset.
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