Heat wave. It tragically took the lives of nearly 200 americans. The extreme heat capped the hottest tunes in our nations history. It would have been virtually impossible without the influence of human caused climate change. This week, unfortunately, a new and dangerous heatwave is threatening, sparking wildfires, straining grades, putting more lives in danger. On the east coast, waist deep water to reach the new York City subway after heavy rain flooded underground stations across the city. Their student theres no denying it. We are in a climate crisis. We must act boldly to keep temperatures in check. We hope to help our neighborhoods to adapt to threats that are already here. From scorching Heat Waves to stronger storms, the climate crisis affects each community differently. Its worst effects are felt by americans in environmental justice communities which include communities of color, low income communities, and indigenous communities. Thats why environmental justice must be at the
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The aflcio, a utility company, and an Investment Fund were part of a discussion about the Infrastructure Deal recently agreed to by the white house and a bipartisan group of centers. Well, good afternoon, friends and family. Welcome to this special event. Critical infrastructure for a clean emergency future. Im on behalf of the bipartisan Policy Center and our emergency innovation council, smart e, cleaner, faster task force, delighted to be with you all this afternoon. We have a twopart session today. I have the honor of starting out with a discussion with Secretary Buttigieg. Following that, sasha mackwood, who directs the Energy Program, has a Panel Discussion with three real experts from the Business And Labor community to talk about how to realize this vision of a clean Energy Transition. So welcome Mayor Pete. Im having a hard time kicking the Mayor Pete habit, but delighted to have you with us today. So, look, we have about 20 minutes. I want to talk a little bit about the bip,
Delighted to be with you all this afternoon. We have a twopart session today. I have the honor of starting out with a discussion with Secretary Buttigieg. Following that, sasha mackwood, who directs the Energy Program, has a Panel Discussion with three real experts from the Business And Labor community to talk about how to realize this vision of a clean Energy Transition. So welcome Mayor Pete. Im having a hard time kicking the Mayor Pete habit, but delighted to have you with us today. So, look, we have about 20 minutes. I want to talk a little bit about the bip, bipartisan infrastructure plan. I want to talk about d. O. T. s unique role in achieving the clean Energy Future. If we have time, maybe chat a little politics. Look, just to get us going, i say too often that Infrastructure Investment is the best idea that never happens. And it feels it feels like were really pretty close, right . Were all in. Are we going to get it done . Just, you know, how are you feeling . Theres a lot of
, learning about the burden placed on poor communities as temperatures and weather patterns change. In the cost of promoting clean energy and related jobs. This is an hour and 45 minutes. Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for joining us at this remote hearing today. The west faced an unprecedented Heat Wave. It tragically took the lives of nearly 200 the extreme heat capped the hottest june in our nations history. It would have been virtually impossible of human caused climate change. This week, unfortunately, a new and dangerous heatwave is threatening, sparking wildfires, straining grades, putting more lives in danger. On the east coast, waist deep water to reach the new York City subway after heavy rain flooded underground stations across the city. Their student theres no denying it. We are in a climate crisis. We must act boldly to keep temperatures in check. We hope to help our neighborhoods to adapt to threats that are already here. From scorching Heat Waves to stronger storms,