Harris announces over $550 million in recommended funding to 'make communities resilient to climate impacts'
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Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday the Department of Commerce has recommended $562 million in funding that would help make communities "resilient" to the the impacts of climate change.
The awards were formed under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate-Ready Coasts Initiative, which is funded by both the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a Department of Commerce release said. Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.
Included in the $562 million funding is $477 million for "projects strengthening coastal communities ability to respond to extreme weather events, pollution, and marine debris; restoring coastal habitats to help wildlife and humans thrive; building the capacity of underserved communities to address climate hazards and supporting community-driven restoration; and creating jobs in local communities," according to the release.
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