Eight years ago, three little words took hold of the environmental movement: Green New Deal. Part popular slogan, part political philosophy, the phrase described a sweeping agenda to create jobs, ...

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WASHINGTON — When he faced a stiff primary challenge in 2020, Senator Ed Markey bet his career on a soaringly ambitious package of climate bills with a catchy name. The Green New Deal, Markey’s ...

Cortez, who was first elected after campaigning on climate change, hasn’t weighed in as Gov. Kathy Hochul moves to weaken New York’s climate law.