US Climate Funds Granted to Pro-Hamas Group

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Republicans have criticized the Biden administration for intending to allocate millions of dollars from its environmental budget to the Climate Justice Alliance, which they believe is antisemitic and campaigns against Israel. The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to distribute $50 million from the Inflation Reduction Act, which has more than $40 billion set aside for climate improvement, to this alliance, as claimed by Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican senator. The Climate Justice Alliance, a collective of 89 communities, organizations, and networks, outwardly expresses its support for Palestine and calls for a reduction in military funding to Israel.

Republicans Accuse Biden Administration of Funding Anti-Israel Climate Group

The Biden administration is under fire from Republicans, who allege that a portion of the environmental budget is being allocated to a climate justice group that opposes Israel. This group is reportedly campaigning towards the “decolonization of Palestine”.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is said to be preparing to distribute $50 million out of the over $40 billion Inflation Reduction Act appropriation for climate improvements. This allocation is intended for the Climate Justice Alliance, which has been labeled as “antisemitic” by Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican senator from West Virginia.

The Climate Justice Alliance comprises 89 member groups from urban and rural frontline communities, organizations, and supporting networks all focused on advancing the climate justice movement. The details of the group’s campaign for Palestine can be viewed in a video on its website.

The group appeals to communities committed to climate justice to push for a decrease in military funding going to Israel, thereby initiating a process. This has triggered concerns among Republicans and triggered a sensational political debate.

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