California ports receiving $1 billion for shift to zero-emission operations
About 40% of containerized imports in the U.S. come through ports in California, as well at 30% of the nation's exports.
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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.
Interior Department making $1.5B available to plug nation’s orphaned oil wells, seeking public comment
These grants will be used to plug, remediate and reclaim orphaned well sites on state-owned or private land.
New York governor puts indefinite pause on congestion pricing
Plan would have charged most drivers $15 to enter Midtown or Lower Manhattan; It was set to take effect June 30
New York offering $100 million to support green energy upgrades for schools
Program is part of an ongoing effort to create healthier learning environments and improve air quality by decarbonizing school buildings
Houston-area rapid-transit project receives federal environmental OK
Line will provide high-capacity service to four colleges and universities as well as major employment and healthcare hubs. The line is projected to break ground in 2024
Agencies partner on water conservation efforts in Colorado River System
Agreement to conserve Lake Mead water will unlock $70 million in federal funding for water conservation projects to protect the Salton Sea in Southern California.
