USDA dedicates nearly $800 million to climate infrastructure projects

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USDA dedicates nearly $800 million to climate infrastructure projects

The USDA is awarding nearly $800 million in projects to support climate-smart infrastructure.

Secretary Vilsack made the announcement as part of Earth Day, saying the grants are part of the many ways the agency is addressing climate change, bringing safe water and renewable energy to people in rural areas.

A breakdown of the funded projects can be found here.

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