Kamala Harris:

• Harris was a champion of the Lead Pipe and Pain Action Plan, dedicating $15 billion to replace all lead pipes nationwide 

• As a staunch advocate against PFAS contamination, she has advocated for protection legislation and funding

Tim Walz:

• As Governor, Walz signed legislation that invested $240 million to replace lead pipes, and sought an additional $200 million for clean water programs 

• Walz advocated for the Water Infrastructure Fund Program, seeking to make clean water projects adorable and accessible

Kamala Harris:

• Harris supported the allocation of $100 million for zero waste programs, which helped cities increase recycling rates by 20% and divert over 2 million tons of waste from landfills annually

• She supported policies that laid the groundwork for Extended Producer Responsibility programs in over 10 states, which will result in the recycling or proper disposal of 5 million tons of electronic waste and other products annually

• Harris help secure $250 million in funding for food recovery programs that aimed to divert approximately 35 million tons of food from landfills annually

• She was central in securing $500 million for upgrading recycling infrastructure and technology that will result in the diversion of 10 million tons of waste from landfills annually

Tim Walz:

• As Governor, Walz increased funding by $10 million for recycling programs and waste reduction initiatives that aim to improve recycling rates by 15%

• Walz support a $7 million investment in upgrading recycling facilities and expanding waste diversion programs, diverting an additional 200,000 tons of waste from landfills annually

Kamala Harris:

• As VP, Harris advocated for halving climate pollution by 2030, and reaching net-zero by 2050

• As VP, she supported front-line communities with the allocation of $20 billion from the EPA’s GHG Reduction Fund

• As California Attorney General, she took on big polluters, including Volkswagen and ConocoPhillips, and secured a $97 million that supported climate and health initiatives state-wide

Tim Walz:

• As Governor, Walz introduced the ‘One Minnesota Plan’, which is a framework for the state to be carbon neutral by 2050

• Under his leadership, MN adopted legislation requiring utilities to be 100% carbon free by 2040

Kamala Harris:

• While VP, Harris supported the phase-out of single use plastics in national parks and federal lands, which aims to reduce waste by 100 million pounds annually 

• Supported initiatives that led the US to contribute to global efforts to prevent over 1.3 billion tons of plastic waste from entering the oceans by 2040

• As Senator, Harris co-sponsored the federal Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, and sued water bottle companies for inaccurate recycle claims as Attorney General

Tim Walz:

• As Governor, the Walz administration invested in enhancing recycling facilities and programs statewide, allocating $25 million for upgraded infrastructure and programs. This led to an additional 100,000 tons of waste recycled annually 

• Enabled initiatives that led to a 30% reduction in plastic packaging waste among businesses, helping to divert an estimated 500,000 pounds of plastic from landfills annually

Kamala Harris:

• The Biden Harris Administration announced a goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035

• Harris helped to secure $100 billion in funding for clean energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage, and $15 billion for energy efficiency programs to reduce consumption and lower utility bills 

• To support the transition to EVs, Harris secured $7.5 billion for the development of EV charging infrastructure 

• Harris also helped to secure $20 billion for grid modernization projects aimed increasing grid capacity to accommodate a higher share of renewables

Tim Walz:

• As Governor, Walz passed a mandate requiring all new energy resources to be carbon-free by 2024

• He secured $10 million in funding for solar energy projects and incentives, providing clean energy to approximately 90,000 homes

• Walz also secured $15 million in funding for energy efficiency upgrades and rebates, saving residents and businesses over $100 million annually

Kamala Harris:

• Harris was an advocate for the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Initiative, which received $1 billion to help farmers and ranchers adopt regenerative practices 

• As a Senator, Harris helped to secure over $300 million to support organic agriculture 

• Harris was a key leader for the Equity Commission on Agriculture, which led to the allocation of $5 billion in debt relief and grants for Black, Indigenous, and other farmers of color

• In order to improve food access in food deserts, Harris supported the allocation of $125 million to the Healthy Food Financing Initiative

Tim Walz:

• Walz advocated for a $6 million investment in the Working Lands Watership Restoration Program, benefitting 100,000 acres of farmland 

• As Governor, Walz expanded the Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline, resulting in a 30% increase in usage by farmers and rural residents

• Walz oversaw an allocation of $100 million to improve broadband infrastructure in rural areas, connecting over 150,000 households and farms to high-speed internet

• And during his time as Governor, Walz supported the investment of $5 million in climate adaptation grants for farmers, focusing on drought-resistant crops and water conservation

Kamala Harris:

• While VP, Harris cast the deciding vote in the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which authorized over $369 billion to transition from fossil fuels. 

• Since passage of the IRA, it has already created 211,000 clean energy jobs and sparked $310 billion in new investments across the US

• As Senator, Harris championed increased federal investment in renewable energy development, which led to the doubling of wind and solar energy capacity in the US between 2016 and 2022

Tim Walz:

• Walz championed legislation that requires Minnesota utilities to generate 100% of their electricity from carbon-free sources

• While Governor, Walz introduced a $1.3 billion transport program to prioritize public transit and e-bikes

• He signed legislation that created a $2 billion climate spending program with incentives from electric school buses to rooftop solar

Kamala Harris:

• Harris broke the tie to pass the Biden-Harris Administration’s clean energy plan, delivering more than 300,000 clean energy and union jobs across the country

• As VP, she was an advocate for the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, which is expected to continue creating 2 million jobs per year in construction, manufacturing, and clean energy across the next decade.

Tim Walz:

• As the clean energy sector grew in MN throughout his Governorship, over 60,000 Minnesotans found work in clean energy

• While Governor, Walz created programming that built career pathways for those from frontline communities to access union jobs in clean energy and energy efficiency

Kamala Harris:

• Harris advocated for the Great American Outdoors Act, which provides $1.9 billion annually for public land conservation and maintenance

• Supported the Protecting America’s Wilderness Act, which protects over 1.5 million acres of public land from development and logging while safeguarding critical habitats and landscapes

• Harris promoted the 30×30 Initiative which aims to protect 30% of US lands and waters by 2030

Tim Walz:

• Walz directed the investment of over $70 million to projects that restored and protected over 2,000 acres of floodplain and riverbank habitats, 100,000 acres of prairie habitat, 11,000 lakes, and 69,000 miles of rivers and streams

• As Governor, Walz allocated $20 million for upgrades and expansions of state parks, adding over 200 miles of new trails and recreational facilities

Kamala Harris:

• As VP, Harris implemented the Justice 40 Initiative, which included a $600 million grant to support EJ projects nationwide

• As AG, Harris enabled $3 billion to cut port pollution, and over $4 billion in investments for disadvantaged communities – the largest investment in EJ in American history

Tim Walz:

• As Governor, Walz championed legislation that strengthened environmental review processes to ensure industrial projects mitigated impacts on frontline communities 

• Walz passed permitting reform that sped up the development of renewable energy and transmission projects