US President Joe Biden delivers a statement a day after Republican challenger Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally, during brief remarks at the White House in Washington, US on July 14, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERSThe Biden administration on Monday announced 25 projects pitched by 30 different state, local and tribal governments that applied for $4.3 billion in grants created by the president's signature climate law. The grants, which will be distributed to winners by early autumn, will support deployment of clean energy technology across sectors ranging from housing to agriculture. Former President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers have eyed repeals of several IRA grant and loan programs. KEY QUOTE“These grants will help state and local governments improve the air quality and health of their communities, while accelerating America’s progress toward our climate goals," said John Podesta, senior advisor to President Joe Biden for International Climate Policy.

Source: The Express Tribune July 22, 2024 21:40 UTC