Biden Signs Climate Bill into Law, a Historic Win for Great Lakes Restoration, Clean Drinking Water, Public Health
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Biden Signs Climate Bill into Law, a Historic Win for Great Lakes Restoration, Clean Drinking Water, Public Health
Great Lakes Coalition: ‘This is a monumental day that will hopefully turn the tide in our nation’s fight against climate change.’
ANN ARBOR, MICH. (August 16, 2022)—President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law today, a sweeping bill that confronts the climate crisis, supports Great Lakes restoration, and prioritizes assistance to communities most impacted by climate pollution and harm. The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition heralded the bill.
Laura Rubin, director of the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, said:
“This is a monumental day that will hopefully turn the tide in our nation’s fight against climate change. For the millions of people in the region, who have borne the brunt of climate-induced heat waves and flooding that have exacerbated water pollution, threatened drinking water, destroyed homes and businesses, and hurt local economies, this bill is a sign of hope. The historic investments in this bill will help the nation and local communities confront the climate crisis, while supporting Great Lakes restoration, clean drinking water, and healthy communities. This bill is a game-changer, and we hope it sets the stage for continued action, before climate-induced problems get worse and more expensive to solve.”
Since 2004, the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition has been harnessing the collective power of more than 170 groups representing millions of people, whose common goal is to restore and protect the Great Lakes. Learn more at HealthyLakes.org or follow us on Twitter @HealthyLakes.
