The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of nearly $500,000 through the Clean Ports Program to the Ports of Indiana for climate and air quality planning. This initiative, part of President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, aims to combat climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good-paying jobs, and advance environmental justice. The Ports of Indiana will conduct decarbonization planning studies at two Ohio River ports and assess workforce development needs while engaging with the community for feedback and education. The program targets diesel air pollution from U.S. ports and surrounding communities by investing in clean, zero-emission technologies. The initiative will install over 3 million metric tons of carbon pollution, equivalent to powering more than 391,000 homes for a year. The funding will support the purchase of battery-electric and hydrogen-powered equipment, including cargo handling units, drayage trucks, locomotives, and vessels, along with infrastructure for vehicle charging, fueling, and solar power generation. EPA's Clean Ports Program selected 55 projects from across the country, focusing on workforce development efforts and aligning with national goals for a zero-emission freight sector. The program will create new jobs in the clean energy sector, protect human health and the environment, and enhance U.S. economic competitiveness through the deployment of zero-emissions equipment and infrastructure. By investing in sustainable practices and promoting clean technologies, the program seeks to establish the U.S. as a global leader in environmental stewardship and innovation.