The Arizona senator, who started in politics as an environmentalist, is one of two centrist Democrats who could make or break a spending bill at the center of President Biden’s legislative agenda.
No, the Green New Deal doesn’t ban beef. And while cutting back on burgers can help your own health and the planet’s, getting rid of cows entirely is another question.
Senator Ed Markey, who co-introduced Green New Deal proposal in Congress, explains why he believes it will spark a much-needed debate about how to confront the climate crisis.
