Biden pushes New Deal-style 'climate corps' employing thousands

President Joe Biden envisions putting thousands to work addressing the effects of climate change in a revamped New Deal-style public service program.

White House officials, including national climate adviser Gina McCarthy, say funding to establish a Civilian Climate Corps is a must-have in the Democrats-only spending bill to follow the bipartisan infrastructure deal. The idea is popular among many Democratic lawmakers, with several proposals gaining traction on the Hill from both left-wing and centrist members.