A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court's decision, allowing $20 billion in climate grants to flow to states and cities across the US. The grants, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, were frozen by a court order in January, sparking concerns about the impact on climate change mitigation efforts. The court's ruling is a significant victory for environmental advocates, who had argued that the funding is crucial for states to meet their climate goals and invest in clean energy projects. With the freeze lifted, billions of dollars are now poised to be allocated to support projects such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure, green transportation systems, and renewable energy development.
Court unfreezes $20B in federal climate grants Planetizen
