The U.S. Green New Deal, one of the most important initiatives for a green economy, is estimated to cost between $10 and $93 trillion.

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Con: In many countries, new eco-friendly transportation infrastructure would increase economic growth. It would lower the long-term costs by making it easier to commute to or work with other parts of the country.

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Pro: If governments go into tremendous debt funding these projects, citizens could be harmed by lower incomes and fewer job opportunities.

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Con: The U.S. Green New Deal proposal could create up to 30 million jobs.

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The U.S. Green New Deal, one of the most important initiatives for a green economy, is estimated to cost between $10 and $93 trillion.

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Cons

If governments go into tremendous debt funding these projects, citizens could be harmed by lower incomes and fewer job opportunities.

In many countries, new eco-friendly transportation infrastructure would increase economic growth. It would lower the long-term costs by making it easier to commute to or work with other parts of the country.

The U.S. Green New Deal proposal could create up to 30 million jobs.

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The U.S. Green New Deal, one of the most important initiatives for a green economy, is estimated to cost between $10 and $93 trillion.

Pro claim 1, children below

If governments go into tremendous debt funding these projects, citizens could be harmed by lower incomes and fewer job opportunities.

Con claim 1

In many countries, new eco-friendly transportation infrastructure would increase economic growth. It would lower the long-term costs by making it easier to commute to or work with other parts of the country.

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The U.S. Green New Deal proposal could create up to 30 million jobs.