Topic: Green Stimulus

The current Green New Deal is compared to President Obama's 2008 green stimulus package, which pledged $150 billion for low-carbon infrastructure. The historical failure of that initiative to deliver significant CO2 reductions is noted. Representative Louie Gohmert's past criticisms of similar environmental legislation are recalled from the era when Nancy Pelosi previously served as Speaker.

A news report from NBC Bay Area indicates that green technology is failing to reduce California's unemployment rate despite significant economic hype. Further analysis reveals that nearly 80% of the $2 billion in U.S. stimulus money for wind power has gone to foreign manufacturers in China and Spain. Spanish company Iberdrola is identified as a primary recipient of these funds while domestic turbine workers face layoffs.