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Sanders reiterated climate change would be one of his first priorities. “I don’t know how any sane person cannot put it at the very top of the list,” he said. “We are fighting for the survival of planet earth.”

He slammed Donald Trump, calling it “idiotic” and “dangerous” for Trump to deny climate change and refuse to act. He said his recent tweets called Trump an idiot were “maybe harsh,” but said, “he’s called me worse.”



Hitting the third rail of climate policy, Sanders said he would make population growth —and a woman’s access to birth control — a key part of his climate plan.

He also wants to spend tens of billions of dollars helping workers in the transition away from fossil fuels. He would guarantee them an income for five years, as well as job training.