EPA allocates $4.3B to combat climate pollution in 30 states, targeting EV infrastructure and health disparities along I-95.

The EPA is allocating $4.3 billion to combat climate pollution in 30 states, including Connecticut. This funding aims to enhance electric vehicle infrastructure along Interstate-95 and tackle health disparities caused by air pollution, particularly in communities of color near highways and railways. High asthma rates and pollution effects underscore the need for policy changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector and improve public health outcomes.

September 21, 2024
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