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Portland's $1.6B climate fund sparks spending debate

Season 2026 Episode 74 | 8m 00s

In 2018, voters in Portland, Oregon, approved a first-of-its-kind climate and justice fund aimed at investing in projects in historically marginalized communities. Since then, the fund has grown, and so has the debate over how that money should be spent. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Tipping Point.

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