North Carolina has been awarded a $421 million grant by the Environmental Protection Agency to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote environmental justice, and enhance climate resilience.
On Monday, Representative Deborah Ross revealed that the EPA has allotted funds to lower greenhouse gas emissions in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, while also conserving and rehabilitating numerous coastal wetlands and forests. As per the grant, North Carolina will receive more than $50 million.
According to the office of Rep. Deborah Ross, she supported the application of the Atlantic Conservation Coalition for the grant, which was ultimately awarded to the partnership between the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, South Carolina Office of Resilience, Maryland Department of the Environment, and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Sen. Thom Tillis and representatives Valerie Foushee, Jeff Jackson, and Wiley Nickel also joined Ross in backing the coalition’s application.
Ross’ office has announced a partnership between the Atlantic Conservation Coalition and The Nature Conservancy.
In a statement, Ross expressed his excitement about the $421 million grant that will be allocated to North Carolina and other mid-Atlantic states through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program. He had supported the state’s application for the grant and worked hard to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which will enable transformative investments that improve air and water quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and preserve the environment for future generations. Ross is proud to support this bold initiative and is committed to working towards a better and more sustainable future for all North Carolinians.
