It's going to be green and it's going to be big.

That's how Democrats have said they want to spend trillions on the nation's infrastructure.

It's not a plan that tinkers around the edges.

It's a once in a generation investment in America.

On Wednesday afternoon, President Biden spoke about what his version of this might look

like, talking up the idea of job creation and running defense against critics who say

it's a democratic wish list of environmental policy, not infrastructure.

For that, Biden says, just look at those impacted by floods, fires and hurricanes.

Ask all those farmers and small business owners and homeowners where they're investing

in clean energy, the fight the effects of climate change is part of infrastructure.

We have to lesson our reliance on fossil fuels.

There's no doubt about that.

Michael Regan heads the Environmental Protection Agency.

Speaking to NPR on Thursday morning, he emphasized how the plan addresses the effects of climate

change.

The impact to our wastewater treatment facilities and storm water infrastructure to help reduce

flooding.

Most important for Regan, the plan would also remove dangerous lead piping throughout the

country that disproportionately impacts low income communities of color.

And to pay for all this, Biden wants to raise corporate taxes from 21% to 28%.

Which Republicans, such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, have opposed.

In fact, McConnell said last week that he'll fight the proposal every step of the way.

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