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$92 million flowing to aquatic habitat restoration efforts

This funding will support projects looking to improve the health of fish, wildlife, and aquatic ecosystems through various restoration and protection efforts.

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University programs receiving $48 million in funding for increasing diversity in computing

While women make up half of the U.S. workforce, they represent only 28% of the science and engineering workforce.

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California allocating up to $2.2 billion for housing to combat homelessness

This initiative aims to create over 4,000 new housing units for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

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$3 billion in loans available for dam improvement

America's aging water infrastructure is in need of repair, with many dams and water systems across the country nearing or exceeding their intended lifespans.

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NSF announces funding to support geoscience research using AI

In geoscience research, AI can help scientists analyze vast amounts of data from satellites, sensors, and historical records much more quickly and efficiently than traditional methods.

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West Coast trucking corridor receiving $102 million for clean fuel build out

California is partnering with Oregon and Washington to create a comprehensive zero-emission trucking infrastructure along the entire West Coast to address the challenges of long-haul zero-emission trucking.

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White House outlines strategy for managing electricity needs for AI data centers

According to the Electric Power Research Institute, data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation annually by 2030, up from 4% in 2023.

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Hundreds of millions in Florida going to hurricane recovery

Just last week, the state announced over $122 million in awards from the Florida Department of Transportation for rural infrastructure through programs including the Small County Outreach Program

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Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts receiving $23.8 million boost from the EPA

The Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program has been quietly working to restore the bay's ecosystem for over two decades.

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DOE investing $430 million to upgrade hydroelectric infrastructure

Hydropower accounts for 27% of the country's renewable electricity generation, with the bonus that it does not depend on real-time weather conditions to produce electricity like wind and solar.

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