Funds for clean energy, a national network of electric vehicle chargers, grid upgrades, and zero-emission buses are part of the $1-trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal that Congress passed this weekend. The bill aims to tackle the climate crisis and advance environmental justice, among other goals such as rebuilding America’s roads, bridges, and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, and ensure access to high-speed internet for all, the White House said on Saturday. The bill will allocate funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, which is currently the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions. “The legislation will expand public transit options across every state in the country, replace thousands of deficient transit vehicles, including buses, with clean, zero emission vehicles, and improve accessibility for the elderly and people with disabilities,” the White House said. The legislation will invest $7.5 billion to build out a national network […]

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