USDA allocating $239 million to increase biofuel access
Biofuels are made from organic materials, called biomass. The two most common biofuels used today are ethanol and biodiesel.
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Public and private efforts are cleaning up construction industry
The industry accounts for more than 15% of global emissions through concrete and steel manufacturing alone.
Florida Atlantic University testing feasibility of offshore ocean energy facility
Ocean energy from waves, currents and gradients can be harnessed to generate electricity. For marine energy to be attractive at a utility-scale, it must be abundant, predictable and consistently available.
DOE awarding $428 million to fund clean energy projects in coal communities
The projects, located in communities with de-commissioned coal facilities, were selected to address critical energy supply chain vulnerabilities.
Land conservation projects receive $1.5 billion from USDA
The goal of the funding is to help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners implement conservation strategies.
Researchers at UVA developing more sustainable 3D-printed concrete
Current 3D printable materials rely heavily on traditional concrete materials like Portland cement, the production of which emits massive amounts of greenhouse gases.
DOT announcing $196 million in grants to modernize America’s natural gas distribution systems
These will grants go toward projects to enhance the safety of gas pipeline distribution systems and reduce residents’ energy costs.
Pennsylvania receives $244 million in grants to reclaim abandoned mine lands
This funding will help to reduce pollution, create local jobs for displaced workers and revitalize air and water quality in communities once powered by the coal industry.
US ports receiving $3 billion for zero-emissions equipment and infrastructure upgrades
Port operations can be a significant source of pollution, and these investments are meant to ensure that these crucial economic gateways do not make climate change worse.
EPA awarding $125 million to replace diesel engines with cleaner alternatives
Pollutants from diesel engines are linked to a range of serious health problems including asthma, lung and heart disease, other respiratory ailments and premature death
