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environment-politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"US EPA Allocates $20 Billion for Green Bank Grants to Fund Clean Energy Projects"

The EPA has awarded $20 billion in federal green bank grants to eight community development banks and nonprofit organizations to fund projects combating climate change in disadvantaged communities, as part of President Biden's climate agenda. Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled the funding in North Carolina, emphasizing the importance of empowering communities to decide on impactful projects. The grants are part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund created by Biden's climate law, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. However, the taxpayer-funded green bank has faced opposition from Republicans in Congress, who have called it a "slush fund."

via The Associated Press|

#clean-energy-projects #climate-change #environment-politics

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

"U.S. Prepared to Construct Energy Projects if Snake River Dams are Breached, Leaked Document Reveals"

A leaked document from the Biden administration reveals that the U.S. government is willing to support the construction of clean energy projects in the Pacific Northwest as a replacement for the hydropower generated by the controversial Snake River dams. Conservationists see the potential removal of the dams as crucial for restoring depleted salmon runs, but Congress would need to agree on their removal, which is unlikely in the near future. The draft agreement, part of ongoing mediation talks with tribes and conservation groups, also includes funding for analyzing energy needs, improving infrastructure, and restoring native fish populations. Utility and business groups oppose dam breaching, citing potential negative impacts on ports, farmers, and electricity prices.

via PBS NewsHour|

#clean-energy-projects #conservation #environment

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

US Prepares Backup Energy Projects in Case of Dam Breach: Leaked Document Reveals

A leaked document reveals that the U.S. government is willing to support the construction of clean energy projects in the Pacific Northwest to replace the hydropower generated by the controversial Snake River dams. Conservationists see the potential removal of the dams as crucial for restoring depleted salmon runs. However, Congress would need to approve the dam removal, which is unlikely to happen soon. The draft agreement also includes funding for analyzing energy needs, improving infrastructure, and restoring native fish populations. Utility and business groups oppose the agreement, citing potential negative impacts on ports, farmers, and electricity prices. The negotiations are ongoing, and the tribes involved have not commented on the document.

via The Associated Press|

#clean-energy-projects #conservation #environment

business2 years ago•5 min saved

Clean Energy Projects Worth Billions Transforming America's Poorest Communities

Some of America's poorest communities are benefiting from clean energy projects worth billions, as the country tries to catch up on electric vehicles (EVs). Meanwhile, a celebrity chef discusses the need to charge more for services, and police are using drones to protect swimmers from sharks. Additionally, college professors are using AI to detect cheating, San Francisco is frustrated with Twitter's new sign, and a Bette Midler case from the 1980s could determine the fate of AI in music.

via CNN|

#business #clean-energy-projects #drones

energy-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden Administration Launches $20 Billion 'Green Bank' Initiative to Combat Climate Change"

The Biden administration is making $20 billion available from a federal "green bank" for clean energy projects, with a focus on disadvantaged communities. Two programs, worth $14 billion and $6 billion, respectively, will offer competitive grants to nonprofits and other groups to invest in clean energy projects. The grants will accelerate the deployment of clean energy in underserved communities and promote environmental justice. The projects funded could include residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations, and community cooling centers. The green bank is expected to unlock private investment and signal the types of investments needed for a clean energy transition. Republicans have criticized the green bank as a taxpayer-funded "slush fund," but officials assure rigorous reporting and accountability.

via The Associated Press|

#biden-administration #clean-energy-projects #disadvantaged-communities