Today, Arizona State Senator Rosanna Gabaldon joined climate advocates to celebrate the first anniversary of the federal Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act is a large legislative package that is aimed at fighting inflation, lowering deficit, reducing the price of prescription drugs for seniors, and reducing the country’s carbon emissions. Speakers highlighted how the IRA is already making changes to the world by helping to address extreme weather events like extreme heat and how to make the power grid more resilient.

The IRA’s investments will greatly improve Tucson by increasing the city’s durability toward harsh weather conditions and will greatly improve the environment for future generations.