EPA seeks millions more for global warming initiatives

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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy testified before Congress Wednesday, requesting millions more for initiatives to combat global warming.

Speaking before the House Energy and Commerce committee, McCarthy’s presented a budget requesting $1.03 billion for global warming and air quality initiatives — a more than $41 million increase from fiscal year 2014. Nearly $200 million would be designated specifically for global warming — a $23 million increase from last year.

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