‘Green New Deal’ could win over centrists by avoiding a ban on fossil fuels

Published February 7, 2019 5:00am ET



Centrist Democrats and some environmental groups are welcoming a subtle shift in the “Green New Deal” that could help broaden its support beyond progressives.

A “Green New Deal” resolution unveiled Thursday does not explicitly call for the end of fossil fuels or a shift to 100 percent renewable energy, as originally intended.

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