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Why historically disadvantaged areas struggle to access Biden’s climate cash

Episode Summary

While the Biden administration has secured billions of dollars in new federal funding to follow through on their climate and environmental justice promises, some in rural communities and inner cities are struggling to get access to that funding. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains those challenges and how the White House is responding.

Episode Notes

While the Biden administration has secured billions of dollars in new federal funding to follow through on their climate and environmental justice promises, some in rural communities and inner cities are struggling to get access to that funding. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains those challenges and how the White House is responding.

 

Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. 

Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. 

Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.