Way to go, California!

[silverweb]

https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2020/01/californias-cap-and-trade-program-is-paying-for-improvements-in-disadvantaged-communities/

[Hortensis]

1. :) Absolutely. Not new, totally necessary, but good to see it happening.

Thanks for the reminder that there are governments around the nation who are doing what they need to, or at least some of it as funding realities allow.

[diane in sf]

2. More content:

“...She says that as part of California’s cap-and-trade program, major polluters in the state are charged for the carbon emissions they generate.

Some of that money is set aside for programs that both promote economic development and cut carbon pollution in disadvantaged communities. The state awarded Fresno more than $66 million for improvements in a five square mile area.

“That has historically not received any type of investment,” Elenes says, “to transform the community in the way that the community sees fit.” New infrastructure might include walking trails, sidewalks, or bike lanes, she says....”