President Joe Biden announced new funding for addressing climate change during his visit to California. The President toured a coastal wetland and announced over $600 million through his Investing in America agenda for climate adaptation projects during his stop in Palo Alto. He emphasized the urgency of bold climate actions and strengthening America’s resilience while highlighting the funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The White House also revealed that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) would launch a first-ever $575 million Climate Resilience Regional Challenge this week. The Challenge would help coastal, Great Lakes, and Tribal communities in those regions to become more resilient to extreme weather and other impacts caused by the climate crisis. According to a White House official, the Challenge is part of the $2.6 billion in resilience funding for NOAA that was included in the Inflation Reduction Act and part of President Biden’s Justice40 initiative.
President Biden’s visit to California added official business to his fundraising tour in the Bay Area. He also raised money for his 2024 reelection presidential campaign during the tour. He kicked off his bid for reelection on Saturday in a Philadelphia rally supporting union workers. In January, Biden visited Capitola and surrounding towns in Santa Cruz County when it was hit hard by the winter storms.
According to KGO-TV, Biden’s announcement for climate change funding was part of his Investing in America agenda. The fund is linked to climate change and focuses on the administration’s goal of creating jobs and strengthening communities’ resilience.
President Biden’s tour had a particular focus on climate change, and his announcement of new funding created a buzz in California. The country needs climate change initiatives and funding, and this visit highlighted the current administration’s plans to combat climate change. Being the first-ever Climate Resilience Regional Challenge, the NOAA launch this week will be crucial to help communities prepare for climate change-induced weather events.
Original Story at abc7.com – 2023-06-18 22:00:33