What is the Green New Deal and how would it benefit society?

Republicans call it a 'social manifesto', environmental groups hail it, and some say it doesn't go far enough

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey, along with dozens of co-sponsors, have introduced a vision for the Green New Deal. One Republican called it a "socialist manifesto". Many environmental advocacy groups have hailed it, but some say it doesn't go far enough. Others warn that its broad scope and the long list of progressive social programs it endorses could hinder its climate efforts.