President Obama’s proposed budget for 2016 invests heavily in his agenda to combat climate change.

“The failure to invest in climate solutions and climate preparedness does not just fly in the face of the overwhelming judgment of science — it is fiscally unwise.” – The White House, as reported by the National Journal

The proposal would increase the budget of the EPA with an emphasis on enactment of the Clean Power Plan to slash greenhouse gases from existing power plants. A new state incentive fund would provide $4 billion to states that are ahead of requirements for the Clean Power Plan. That money could be used for climate adaptation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and infrastructure grants.

The budget would boost federal spending across the Energy and Defense departments including efforts to promote advanced vehicles and carbon capture and storage. Opening up public lands to renewable energy projects and renewal of tax credits for wind, solar and biofuels are also identified.

The White House wants to spend more on international climate programs and contribute to the international Green Climate Fund.

FEMA, NOAA and the Interior dept. would all see budget increases to help deal with climate adaptation and deal with coastal areas at risk of flooding.