
Democrats say a Civilian Climate Corps will create jobs. Here's how it could work.
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Inspired by the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, the Climate Corps would put people to work in short-term jobs or training programs.
The corps is now one of several key climate provisions that are planned for Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget bill, alongside a clean electricity program and tax credits for renewable energy.
Inspired by the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, the Climate Corps would put people to work in short-term jobs or training programs that would focus on renewable technology and building resilience against the climate crisis.

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