Dillard University, City of New Orleans to receive almost $70M to address climate change

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Dillard University and the City of New Orleans are getting almost $70 million to address climate change.

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The federal grants from the Environmental Protection Agency come as part of the Investing in America Act.

The funding was announced at a Monday news conference attended by Congressman Troy Carter, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Interim President of Dillard University Monique Guillory and officials from the EPA, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, Louisiana Green Corps and Blue Bikes.

Carter said part of the funding will go toward planting more than 7,000 trees.

“These grants represent more than just financial support. They symbolize a collective commitment to environmental justice, sustainability and making sure that we, the collective we, all recognize that we have one world,” said Carter.

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