EPA to launch neighborhood program in Atlanta

The head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency will be in Atlanta Monday to announce a new plan to get residents more involved with environmental initiatives.

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson will unveil the Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Initiative at the Carter Center at 10 a.m. The program focuses on involving community groups and churches in environmental education.

The event is open to the public.

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