Militarization and interference in affairs of others impedes Green New Deal

The military and the weapons industry is the biggest user of fossil fuels that generate waste and cause damage to the environment. Common Dreams Fighting for a Green New Deal in the United States will require uniting all popular forces against the main barriers to social and ecological progress.

TheSunrise Movement, which has brought the Green New Deal to the forefront of conversations about the environment, has identified fossil fuel interests as a main barrier to a green economy. Leaders like Aru Shiney-Ajay have rightly noted that solving climate issues will require “transforming our agriculture, transport, and energy systems,” and “massively investing in communities hit first and worst.”