AOC's activism regarding climate change is informed by her experiences growing up in the Bronx, where she witnessed environmental injustices firsthand. This awareness drives her policies advocating for a sustainable future and the intersectionality of issues such as economic inequality and health disparities. Through her work, AOC emphasizes the necessity of addressing climate change holistically, arguing that marginalized communities bear the brunt of its impacts. By raising awareness and proposing the Green New Deal, she aims to reshape how society views environmental policy, promoting a vision of justice and equity at its core.