The Environmental Protection Agency is set to announce $4.3 billion in funding on Monday afternoon for 25 new projects proposed by states, tribes, local governments and territories to tackle climate change.
The funding could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 971 million metric tons by 2050, or roughly the emissions of five million homes over 25 years, according to the agency.
Among the jurisdictions that will get funding, Nebraska will receive $307 million to reduce agricultural waste and enhance energy efficiency in homes and buildings.
Pennsylvania will get $396 million to reduce industrial pollution and create about 6,000 jobs,.
Ms. Baird said the funds could reduce Lincoln’s greenhouse gas emissions by 77 percent by 2050.
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”, Leirion Gaylor Baird, Ms, Baird
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Environmental Protection Agency, Lincoln, Nebraska
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Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Lincoln, Neb, Southern California, Michigan, Alaska