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?
