Ocasio-Cortez tells world's mayors drastic action needed on climate crisis
by Richard Orange in Copenhagen from Environment | The Guardian on (#4SBY5)
In a passionate address to leaders of 94 cities in Copenhagen, the congresswoman called 'runaway' pursuit of profit unsustainable
US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that tackling the climate crisis will involve making dramatic economic changes in a passionate closing speech at the C40 World Mayors summit in Copenhagen on Friday.
In her first overseas appearance as an elected politician, the 29-year-old was invited to speak after the C40, which represents the mayors of 94 cities worldwide, and which this week pledged support for a global version of her flagship Green New Deal policy.
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