Green tech gets a $6 billion boost from the Biden administration

The Biden administration earmarks $6 billion for projects aimed at slashing emissions in heavy industries, marking a major step in the battle against climate change.

Brad Plumer reports for The New York Times.

In short:

The initiative funds 33 projects across 20 states to test decarbonization technologies in industries like steel, cement, and food production.
Notable beneficiaries include Constellium for a cleaner aluminum plant, Kraft Heinz for electrifying food production, and Cleveland-Cliffs for innovative steel manufacturing.
This represents the U.S.'s most significant investment in industrial decarbonization, aiming to set global standards for clean manufacturing.

Key quote:

“The area that’s often written off as the hardest to decarbonize is the industrial sector.”

— Ali Zaidi, President Biden’s national climate adviser

Why this matters:

Cleaner technologies can dramatically reduce emissions, but adoption requires financial investment and often, a push from policy.

In 2021, EHN's Peter Dykstra wrote: Biden takes a run at America's glaring environmental problems. Can he succeed?

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