Here are five things to know about the plan and the state of U.S. climate policy. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) last shepherded a cap-and-trade bill, aimed at reducing carbon emissions, through the House in 2009. Obstacles to the Green New DealAt this stage, the Green New Deal is more exhortation than legislation. Prospects going forwardThis initial resolution is symbolic — but its introduction may reinvigorate climate policy efforts. That could flip the politics of climate change by building a winning coalition of businesses and public support for climate action.

Source: Washington Post February 21, 2019 10:52 UTC