The Green New Deal will overhaul the transportation system
Create a transportation system in the United States that utilizes high-speed rail and hybrid technology. This will reduce single-car-user commuting, which will significantly cut down on one of the leading causes of pollution, vehicles.
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The Argument
The increase of hybrid automobiles in the United States is a step in the right direction to reduce the harm of carbon emissions that traditional gasoline vehicles produce. However, that effort is not enough to achieve net-zero emissions. Therefore, the Green New Deal (a proposal from Congressional Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey) aims to overhaul the United States’ transportation system. There are two main factors that the Green New Deal wants to address regarding transportation: improved transportation systems within cities and improved transportation across the country.[1]
The Green New Deal wants to create more and better transit services within cities. This would reduce American reliance on gas cars and reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, the proposal wants to utilize transnational transportation that could reduce driving across the country. This includes features like developing high-speed rail with the goal of emission reduction.[2]
Counter arguments
The overhaul of the American transportation system, desired by the Green New Deal, is unrealistic. The market for hybrid driving technology is small when compared to traditional gas vehicles. Additionally, the proposal does not give the American consumer incentive to move over to hybrid vehicles.
When it comes to nationwide transportation in the United States, the bill inadequately addresses how the overhaul would occur. High-speed rail is not a popular idea among the populace, and many states lack the financial ability to create these systems. The Green New Deal does not have enough specifics to overhaul the American transportation system realistically.[3]
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References
- https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2019/3/27/transit-and-a-green-new-deal
- https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2019/2/7/18211709/green-new-deal-resolution-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-markey
- https://www.businessinsider.com/green-new-deal-is-right-and-we-dont-have-to-wait-for-ambitious-goals-2019-2