Biden announces $3 billion funding to cut carbon emissions at U.S. ports including Baltimore
Summary: President Biden will announce nearly $3 billion in funding to improve climate-friendly infrastructure at U.S. ports, including $147 million for the Port of Baltimore. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and support around 40,000 union jobs.
The funding, part of the Clean Ports Program, will electrify equipment and reduce diesel pollution at 55 ports nationwide. This comes after a deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore that disrupted shipping routes and resulted in a $102 million settlement for cleanup costs.
The grants are part of Biden's climate law from 2022, which is the largest clean energy investment in U.S. history. The funding is expected to cut over 3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions and improve air quality for nearby communities.
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