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Nearly all states embrace EPA's climate initiative

Nearly all states embrace EPA's climate initiative

In a sweeping movement, 45 states have rallied behind the Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program, embracing more than $250 million in federal grants to combat greenhouse emissions, with only five states sitting out.

Tracy J. Wholf reports for CBS News.

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'Superuser' states devour climate grants as others get nothing

A federal climate grant program has been monopolized by five large states that together have collected half of its money, highlighting an uneven disbursement of government funding that often leaves poorer regions with less financial help to prepare for intensifying disasters.

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EPA accepting applications from Northwest states, tribes for millions in grants to cut pollution

State, local and tribal governments have until spring 2024 to apply for billions available under a federal program to cut pollution.
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New Mexico energy transition proposal would violate ban on 'fossil fuel development'

After a long pause, New Mexico’s program to distribute grants under a landmark energy transition law is back on track, according to its lead convener.

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LaTricea Adams and Felipe Benitez: America must clean up communities harmed by contamination and pollution

By addressing racial disparities in environmental grantmaking and empowering our communities with resources and support, we can ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in a cleaner, greener, and more just world.

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Iowa rejects more federal money, this time for pollution reduction

Iowa is one of four state governments that missed a deadline last week to participate in the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program.

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Community grants help Virginia small businesses trim energy costs – without the red tape

Charlottesville-based Community Climate Collaborative’s latest grant program is helping minority-owned small businesses pay for energy efficient appliances and lighting.

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