"US Invests $1 Billion in Tree-Planting Projects to Combat Climate Crisis and Improve Community Health"
The US government has launched a $1.13 billion tree-planting scheme aimed at reducing extreme heat, improving health, and increasing access to nature. The funding will support 385 projects in marginalized areas across all 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and some tribal nations. The initiative seeks to create more resilient communities and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Grant recipients include cities like New York, Houston, and Los Angeles, as well as smaller communities affected by natural disasters. The program aims to benefit underrepresented communities and increase climate resilience through urban forests.