Biden Administration Launches Climate Corps Initiative

The Biden-Harris administration has launched several initiatives aimed at addressing climate change and promoting environmental justice, including the American Climate Corps, which will train over 20,000 young people for careers in clean energy and conservation. This initiative aligns with the Justice40 Initiative, which ensures that 40% of federal investment benefits reach disadvantaged communities. Additionally, the EPA announced $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to support community-driven solutions to climate pollution. In Alabama, $20.4 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will aid in managing pollution from abandoned coal mines, creating jobs while addressing environmental hazards. These efforts reflect a broader commitment to environmental reforms, ensuring that historically marginalized communities receive benefits from federal investments aimed at cleaner air and water. The administration is also preparing to launch the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program to further advance its goals.