In this episode of “Gathering Ground,” host Mary Morten is joined by four leaders in climate justice and environmental advocacy to discuss the transformative impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its potential to advance equity through climate action. Mary welcomes Anne Evens, CEO of Elevate; Adal Regis, Director of Elevate's Justice 40 Accelerator; Andrew Beideman, Chief Strategy Officer at Pritzker Traubert Foundation; and Tanner Yess, Co-Executive Director of Groundwork Ohio River Valley. Together, they share insights on ensuring that historically marginalized communities benefit from federal climate investments and explore how grassroots organizations can harness these opportunities to build sustainable futures.
Episode Highlights:
- The Inflation Reduction Act's $370 billion allocation and what it means for climate equity and economic growth.
- The roles of community-based organizations in accessing and deploying IRA funds to support climate justice.
- Opportunities within the IRA, including clean energy incentives, home rebates, solar programs, and electric vehicle initiatives.
Links and Resources:
- Elevate - www.elevatenp.org
- Justice 40 Accelerator - www.justice40accelerator.org
- Groundwork Ohio River Valley - www.groundworkorv.org
- Pritzker Traubert Foundation - www.ptfound.org
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