Biden announces $3 billion in grants to cut carbon emissions at U.S. ports
wcvb.com — October 29, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC
The Biden administration is set to announce nearly $3 billion in grants to improve climate-friendly infrastructure at 55 U.S. ports. This funding aims to reduce carbon emissions and support around 40,000 union jobs. The grants, part of the Clean Ports Program, will benefit ports including Baltimore, New York, and Los Angeles. The Maryland Port Administration will receive $147 million to help transition to zero-emission operations. This funding follows a recent settlement related to a bridge collapse in Baltimore and aims to address air pollution from port activities. The initiative is part of Biden's broader climate strategy established in 2022.