Public Spending on Protecting the Environment Up

Steady increase in funding of green programs by state and local governments. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Public Spending on Protecting the Environment Up Environmentalists have long been pushing the government, consumers and corporations to protect our planet, promoting everything from tougher environmental standards to paperless communications and environmentally friendly products like reusable shopping sacks. Government is stepping up. The United States just hosted a global climate change summit coinciding with Earth Day and committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-52% below its 2005 emissions levels by 2030. Read More And state and local governments are spending more on preserving natural resources. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, public spending to protect the nation's natural resources jumped from $27.7 billion in 2014 to $32.3 billion in 2018. Continue reading to learn more about: Employment in natural resources remain largely unchanged Alternative sources of energy Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Census Can Help Cities Go Green: Reducing a city's environmental impact is one way 2020 Census responses will shape the future of public services in communities. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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