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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

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Electric Vehicles Benefit Wealthy Californians in Air Quality Improvement

A new study analyzing California's electric vehicle rebate program found that while EVs are reducing pollution, only affluent areas are benefiting. Wealthier areas saw much higher air pollution reductions compared to disadvantaged communities, which are more likely to live near fossil fuel infrastructure and in high traffic areas. Disadvantaged communities only received about 7% of rebates through the state program, and chargers are less likely to be found in rural and lower income communities, making EVs even more inaccessible. The study calls for further research to look at the full lifecycle of electric vehicles and their manufacturing's environmental concerns.

via Gizmodo|

#air-quality #california #disadvantaged-communities