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IRA’s influence in 7 swing states

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act, with its nearly $370 billion allocation for climate and clean energy, is expected to significantly reduce U.S. emissions in the power and transportation sectors. However, a survey found that 71% of Americans know little or nothing about the bill, with 57% disapproving of President Biden's handling of climate…

Urban tree plans are crucial, says White House adviser

TL/DR - The city of Charlotte will receive two grants totaling $1.1 million to preserve its tree canopy, according to Brenda Mallory, a top adviser to President Joe Biden. The funds, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's $1 billion nationwide program to counter urban heat and climate change, will be used to prune, preserve, remove and…

$952K POWER Initiative Grant Awarded to Land of Sky Council

TL/DR - The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Land of Sky Regional Council $952,963 to develop the creative manufacturing industry in 26 counties in Western North Carolina. The project aims to improve economic resilience in coal-impacted communities, serve 705 businesses, create over 110 jobs, retain an additional 158 jobs, and…