The narrative of the global Climate emergency becomes more dramatic each year. In 2021 alone, climate-driven drought, heat waves, floods and wildfires caused more than $100 billion in damage across the United States. Much of the impact of climate events is felt most significantly by low-income communities that are already vulnerable and lack the economic resilience to withstand crises.

The Biden Administration has made significant commitments to creating a more sustainable economy, including reducing U.S. Emissions by 50-52 percent from 2005 by 2030 and facilitating the shift to a net-zero economy by 2050. To meet these commitments, the U.S. needs to fortify its Infrastructure, create well-paid jobs that help to lift millions of Americans out of poverty and support technologies and programs … Read more...