Biden marks Earth Day with $7bn ‘solar for all’ investment amid week of climate action
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Funds will be targeted at disadvantaged areas to create 200,000 jobs, after last week’s oil and gas lease restrictions in AlaskaJoe Biden marked Monday’s Earth Day by announcing a $7bn investment in solar energy projects nationwide, focusing on disadvantaged communities, and unveiling a week-long series of what the White House say will be “historic climate actions”.The president was speaking at Prince William Forest Park, in Triangle, Virginia, touting his environmental record and unveiling...
Mother Jones—Biden unveils $7 billion "solar for all" investment for Earth Day. This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Joe Biden marked Monday’s Earth Day by announcing a $7 billion investment in solar energy projects nationwide, focusing on disadvantaged communities, and unveiling a week-long series of what the White House say will be “historic climate actions.” The president was […]
Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Biden marks Earth Day with $7B in federal solar power grants. WASHINGTON >> President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities. He also plans to expand his New Deal-style American Climate Corps green jobs training program.
One Green Planet—Biden Boosts Solar Energy and Launches American Climate Corps on Earth Day. President Joe Biden announced a new infusion of solar energy funding and the establishment of the American Climate Corps.