Trump administration rescinds federal low-carbon building materials program

Experts say the move will stymie U.S. efforts to innovate in manufacturing and curb industrial emissions. But state Buy Clean initiatives will continue.

First covered Jun 10, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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60d via Bluesky Trump rescinds federal program to boost low-carbon building materials — Experts say the move will stymie U.S. efforts to innovate in manufacturing and curb industrial emissions. But state Buy Clean initiatives will continue.

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Bluesky: @mariagallucci.bsky.social Maria Gallucci · 564d ago · 7 ♥ The federal Buy Clean initiative was meant to boost US manufacturing of low-carbon steel, cement, & other building materials. That effort ended this week when Trump rescinded Biden's EO creating the program—tho local policies are underway.

Appeared in: 2026-06-11 (#13)

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