The Government Push To Change Road Construction Materials To Impact Climate Change

T.R.U.S.T.
Nov 30, 2024
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Forbes

By Noël Fletcher Nov 30, 2024

Combating climate change through greener asphalt, steel and concrete for roads is the goal of a new federal highway grant program giving billions to states and a companion agency initiative to issue emissions’ labels for transportation materials.

The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $1.19 billion in grants to nearly 40 state transportation departments to help them launch purchasing programs requiring state transportation projects to use low carbon transportation materials over traditional construction inputs.

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