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Sanders firmly states that climate change is an existential threat, with scientists warning us that we have less than 12 years to act decisively. He calls for an urgent shift away from fossil fuels, emphasizing the need for a "just transition" that protects workers and communities currently dependent on coal, oil, and gas industries.
He envisions investments in renewable energy sources like wind and solar, retrofitting buildings to improve energy efficiency, and leading global efforts to cut carbon emissions. He cites the U.S. wartime mobilization during WWII as a model, arguing that the nation can reindustrialize swiftly to lead the world in combating climate change.