The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, which includes the largest-ever federal investment in fighting the climate crisis. The $2.2 trillion spending package includes $555 billion in spending to encourage the transition away from fossil fuels, but the legislation still needs to pass the Senate to make a difference.
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Modernise and improve federal buildings – USD10 billion
Plugging oil and gas wells – USD16 billion
Climate technology – USD35 billion
Replacing every lead water service line in the US – USD45 billion
Pandemic preparedness – USD30 billion
Not clear which pandemic this refers to. ‘Preparedness’ is too late for this one, so the assumption must be that more are expected.
ACI is thankful for small mercies, though
And yet strangely, ACI-NA welcomed this drop in the ocean with open arms, saying, “We support President Biden’s infrastructure plan and the USD25 billion he would devote to modernising America’s airport infrastructure.” (Even though almost half that amount airports will get will go towards federal buildings).
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