Los Angeles releases its own Green New Deal

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has unveiled L.A.'s Green New Deal. This four-year update to the city's original sustainability plan, released in 2015, expands and accelerates the city's climate action goals. The plan accelerates targets to ensure 55% of L.A.'s energy is renewable by 2025 and 100% by 2045; increase the percentage of zero-emissions vehicles in the city to 25% by 2025 and 100% by 2050; convert all city fleet vehicles to zero emissions by 2028; ensure all new buildings are emissions-free by 2030; and ensure 57% of new housing units are built within 1,500 feet of transit by 2025. The Green New Deal is touted as a guide for a cleaner environment, stronger economy and more resilient city. The plan also is designed to prioritize communities that bear the brunt of climate change.