Today, the James Beard Foundation and nrdc_org gathered a group of chefs in Washington, D.C. to share their experiences as owners and operators of independent restaurants, educate federal policymakers, and galvanize action to mitigate the impacts of climate change as part of our Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign. Climate change is not only an environmental crisis; it’s a clear and present economic danger to a thriving independent restaurant industry. We need Congress to safeguard the historical investment made by the Inflation Reduction Action for climate-smart conservation funding. #JBFChefsLead (📸 : nohleftovers)