Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, retrofit homes to be more energy-efficient, fight wildfires, and more.
Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
Eastern NC gets federal funds for climate-resilient infrastructure
The funding comes as the impacts of climate change continue to be felt more frequently, with North Carolina at particular risk of hurricanes, floods, and other extreme weather events.
Biden administration announces $20 billion in clean energy grants
The EPA says grant recipients, whose work promises to promote clean energy developments in underserved communities, could collectively reduce carbon emissions by 40 million metric tons over the next seven years.
Climate change and abortion rights are driving record engagement among young voters
NextGen America started a website to help young voters learn more about one of the main issues driving that record engagement: climate change.
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to a range of cancers, CDC study says
Camp Lejeune’s drinking water was contaminated with industrial solvents from the early 1950s to 1985, and though the study is not proof that the water caused the cancer clusters, it adds weight to lawsuits brought by those who got sick.
Here’s how to save money in 2024 under Biden’s clean energy policies
Under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, Floridians can now save money on certain energy-efficient home improvement projects, rooftop solar panels, and electric vehicles.
How to test your drinking water for PFAS and other bad things in NC
Almost 50 water systems in NC have been found to have high levels of toxic PFAS. Here’s how to test if your water has them, or other toxins, in it.
Two years in, here’s what Biden’s infrastructure law has done for North Carolina
In North Carolina, $8.4 billion in funding has been announced, with over 300 specific infrastructure projects identified for funding. Nearly $6 billion will go to transit upgrades, and another $469 million for clean water and water infrastructure.
Biden Launches ‘American Climate Corps’ Program to Create 20,000 Jobs
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, fight wildfires, and more. The program aims to create a pipeline for these young people to get hired into the clean energy sector.