A civilian climate corps was a key ask youth climate activists had of Biden while he was still on the campaign trail in 2020. Today, the Biden administration announced that it’s launching a new American Climate Corps, a job training program for careers in clean energy and conservation. We’re still waiting for more details on how the program will work and where the funds will come from. But starting today, people can sign up to “learn more” about the Corps, according to White House officials.
youth climate activists had of Biden while he was still on the campaign trail in 2020.
Today, the Biden administration announced that it’s launching a new American Climate Corps, a job training program for careers in clean energy and conservation. We’re still waiting for more details on how the program will work and where the funds will come from. But starting today, people can
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