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FEMA to distribute $1 billion to underserved, climate-vulnerable communities

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Release Date: 06/17/2024

Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects show art Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects

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Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. Learn more at 

info_outline Boston’s first public housing project gets a climate-friendly makeover show art Boston’s first public housing project gets a climate-friendly makeover

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The redevelopment includes all-electric energy-efficient units, mature shade trees, and rain gardens. Learn more at 

info_outline Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs show art Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs

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Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at 

info_outline The rising risk of landslides show art The rising risk of landslides

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Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. Learn more at 

info_outline In flood-prone areas on the Texas-Mexico border, predatory loans are a problem show art In flood-prone areas on the Texas-Mexico border, predatory loans are a problem

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And it’s an increasing threat with climate change. Learn more at 

info_outline Workers are more likely to be injured on very hot days show art Workers are more likely to be injured on very hot days

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So the New York State Insurance Fund provides money for small businesses to buy fans, cooling vests, ventilated hard hats, and more for their employees. Learn more at 

info_outline People are getting financial incentives to use less electricity during heat waves show art People are getting financial incentives to use less electricity during heat waves

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Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at 

info_outline Initiative in North Carolina and Georgia helps residents lower their electricity bills show art Initiative in North Carolina and Georgia helps residents lower their electricity bills

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It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at 

info_outline How a Maryland soccer complex became more climate resilient show art How a Maryland soccer complex became more climate resilient

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Drought-resistant grass and drainage pipes ensure games can keep going even in times of drought or heavy rain. Learn more at 

info_outline Iowa City’s free buses are getting people out of cars show art Iowa City’s free buses are getting people out of cars

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Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares. Learn more at 

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The funds will be used for updating sewer systems, managing wildfire-prone forests, and other resilience projects. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/