Explainer: Why some US Democrats want a ‘Green New Deal’ to tackle climate change – Carbon Brief

Carbon Brief Explainer: Why some US Democrats want a 'Green New Deal' to tackle climate changeCarbon BriefA growing number of Democrats in the US Congress are hoping to create a new set of policies which would trigger a rapid decarbonisation of the US economy. They have labelled the plan as the “green new deal”. The proposed policy would, say its … us democrats – Google News

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Will the US change its China policy if the Democrats win the midterms or is that wishful thinking from Beijing? – South China Morning Post

South China Morning Post Will the US change its China policy if the Democrats win the midterms or is that wishful thinking from Beijing?South China Morning PostThe US is unlikely to see a shift in its China policy even if the Democrats win next month's midterm elections, diplomatic observers have said, warning Beijing against “wishful thinking” on the issue. Zhao Quansheng, director of the Centre for Asian …and more » us democrats – Google News

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Will having more women in US Congress change anything? – Aljazeera.com

Aljazeera.com Will having more women in US Congress change anything?Aljazeera.comOver the past few months, pundits have obsessed over the unprecedented surge in the number of female candidates in the upcoming congressional elections in the United States, calling it "the year of the woman" or the "pink wave". Some have insisted that … us congress – Google News

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#NativeVote18: Can Native Americans change US politics? – Aljazeera.com

Aljazeera.com #NativeVote18: Can Native Americans change US politics?Aljazeera.comFor all four politicians the primary election season is crucial. Specific voting blocks, such as Native Americans, are better positioned to win because voter turnout is typically much lower in primaries. But that means getting out the vote, a difficult … us politics – Google News

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