Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is urging Congress to recognize that environmental justice isn’t an elitist or partisan issue — it’s a human rights issue.
» Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is making news headlines again with her latest House of Representatives committee appearance. In this NowThis News clip, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, the congresswoman for the Democratic party from New York, is speaking out against the political establishment and Donald Trump who won’t take action against climate change and global warming while mocking environmental justice as an elitist issue. In the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speech, she explains that if we pass the Green New Deal, explained as a proposed system of environmental laws, or not we will pay for climate change. For Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, dancing around issues is not an option.

#AOC #AlexandriaOcasioCortez #ClimateChange #Environment

Connect with NowThis
» Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook
» Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter
» Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram
» Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat

NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live.

http://www.youtube.com/nowthisnews
@nowthisnews