Brian Christopher Deese and Regina McCarthy

“ The Interagency Co-Chairs reiterated President Biden’s commitment to supporting and investing in coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities as the Administration leads an equitable clean energy revolution that strengthens the American economy and creates millions of good-paying, union jobs. ”

“ Director Brian Deese, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, and senior Administration officials held a virtual meeting with leaders and advocates focused on climate-related financial risks. The Administration officials and group discussed the risks that climate change poses to our financial system – both in terms of the physical risks posed by of climate impacts like increasingly frequent and severe storms, droughts, and wildfires, as well as transition risks related to the global shift to a net-zero economy. ”

“ The Working Group will focus on identifying and delivering federal resources to revitalize the local economics of coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities, ensuring benefits and protections for workers in these communities. ”