NOVA - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti calls on Congress to fund green upgrades for cities dealing with climate change

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti asked Congress on Friday for more money to build out the infrastructure necessary for cities to deal with the fallout of climate change.Speaking at a congressional hearing, the Democrat also asked for federal support for workforce development and for ensuring that green upgrades are spread equally along the socioeconomic scale."L.A. faces a variety of cascading climate threats that impact public health and our economic well-being," Garcetti told lawmakers, according to prepared remarks. He cited recent heatwaves, wildfires, and droughts as evidence for these threats.To combat these issues, the mayor called on additional federal dollars to fund infrastructure upgrades, such as adding solar capacity to the power grid, installing electric vehicles, and maintaining water recycling and stormwater capture projects.Garcetti also asked for more support for workforce development, such as creating a national training center for infrastructure.In addition, he pushed for "advancing equity," making sure that low-income

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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti calls on Congress to fund green upgrades for cities dealing with climate change