Reference no: EM133622650

Thesis statement

The existential threat of climate change has become more evident than ever due to rising global temperatures, droughts, wildfires, as well as biodiversity loss. The Green New Deal represents a transformative policy framework that not only addresses the urgent issue of climate change but also challenges economic inequality, while also drawing attention to the critical role that Indigenous leadership plays in its implementation. This research proposal aims to analyze the Green New Deal (GND) as a comprehensive and transformative framework for addressing climate change. It will explore the importance of climate action, the potential of the GND in repairing both economic and social inequalities, as well as the vital role of Indigenous leadership in shaping climate policies.

Supporting Argument

Argument 1: Urgency of Climate Action:

To back up what has previously been stated, the message of the podcast "Change Everything" will be utilized. The studies behind this podcast prove the urgency needed for climate change action and we can see this through an episode of The Leap's Change Everything Podcast. The constant need to raise awareness about climate change is thoroughly proven through the main message of this podcast. It demonstrates how the large increase in extreme weather conditions and other observable factors seem imminent. This podcast brings awareness about how climate change is already negatively affecting the ecology and Economy of our communities. Overall, it backs up the idea that the project known as the Green New Deal is a very necessary and possibly revolutionary solution to this problem that should not be further delayed.. It urges action and highlights the need for comprehensive solutions like the Green New Deal to address the climate catastrophe. This research will also emphasise climate action using Mike Morrice's "Dreaming Bigger: A Green New Deal for Canada" (2019). Morrice recalls climate scientists' dire predictions, such as the IPCC's call to cut global carbon emissions in half by 2030. The economic costs of climate breakdown in Canada, especially extreme weather events, will be studied. It will highlight the Green New Deal's urgency as a transformative climate solution.

Argument 2: Economic and Environmental Intersection:

In order to substantiate the present argument, the article authored by Morrice et al. (2020) will be employed as the main source of information. Morrice (2021) examines the Green New Deal's economics. It claims that the Green New Deal is an economic plan as well as an environmental programme. According to Morrice (2021), a Green New Deal for Canada can address environmental issues and boost economic growth, like the US New Deal did during the Great Depression. Environmental and economic interests must be aligned to support the Green New Deal. Morrice's post explains how the Green New Deal may boost economic growth, create jobs, and restructure industries while promoting sustainability. It portrays the Green New Deal as a complete approach that recognises environmental-economic interdependence.

Argument 3: Impact on Vulnerable Communities:

The article by Mazyka (2020) will serve as the main basis for this argument. The article by Muzyka (2020) emphasises Indigenous leadership in the Green New Deal framework. NoiseCat helped write the US Green New Deal and emphasises Indigenous communities' environmental leadership. Indigenous tribes have opposed anti-environmental projects because climate change disproportionately affects them. This article proposes an Indigenous-led Green New Deal, recognising Indigenous viewpoints and experiences. To enable equitable and inclusive climate action, Indigenous voices must be prioritised in climate policymaking. This suggests that the Green New Deal is about social equality and justice, especially for vulnerable populations, as well as environmental and economic concerns.