Biden administration announces $3 billion clean energy investment for modernizing ports

The Biden administration is distributing nearly $3 billion in grants to enhance climate-friendly equipment and infrastructure at US ports. The president emphasized the critical role of ports in maintaining the US economy and highlighted the need for upgrades to ensure safety and reduce pollution. He also called on Congress to fund the reconstruction of Baltimore's Key Bridge, which collapsed after a collision with a cargo ship.

How much total funding is the Biden administration providing in grants for climate-friendly equipment at US ports?

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

• $4 billion

• $1 billion

What role do ports play in the US economy according to the president?

• They are primarily for recreational use.

• They only serve local communities.

• They are the linchpin of America's supply chain.

• They are a minor part of the supply chain.

What is one of the main reasons for upgrading port infrastructure?

• To enhance safety and reduce pollution

• To reduce shipping costs

• To expand port size

• To increase tourism

How many union workers are employed at US ports?

• Over 150,000

• Over 75,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 100,000

What event led to the need for rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge?

• A terrorist attack

• A cargo ship collision

• A structural failure

• A natural disaster