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Urban Climate Relief: Prioritizing Trees and School Rooftop Gardens in Underserved Areas.

This legislation prioritizes funding for tree planting in the hottest, least green urban neighborhoods to improve public health and climate resilience. It also establishes a $30 million annual grant program enabling public schools to build or expand organic rooftop gardens, integrating hands-on environmental education. The goal is to promote environmental justice through urban greening.
Key points
Directs federal forestry aid to urban areas with the lowest "tree equity scores," focusing on low-income, high-temperature neighborhoods for greening efforts and cooling benefits.
Creates a pilot grant program authorizing $30 million annually (2023-2028) for public schools to establish organic rooftop gardens, enhancing science curriculum and building energy efficiency.
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Additional Information
Climate Change Relief for Urban Areas Act of 2023
Print number: HR 2786
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2023-04-20