Provide a brief statement of the problem (climate change and its effects on local communities). Then provide a summary of what the Green New Deal proposed legislation contains, and examine in detail at least 1 specific policy recommendation. Discuss any debates or alternate policies about a “green new deal” over the past 3 years. Provide critical analysis and implications for communities and community-controlled economic development. Does this proposed legislation reflect community-based economic development and solidarity economic principles? How? If not, why not and how could it? How would you strengthen the proposal from a community-based development perspective? Provide recommendations for changes to the proposal or ways to strengthen it, or an alternative policy.

Use at least 3 academic sources plus the proposed legislation itself (and as many other news reports and political analysis that you want) to support.