The Stakes: how JD Vance's home town has won millions in climate investment that he calls a 'green scam'

In March , Joe Biden's administration announced US ’s largest ever grant to produce greener steel.

The Cleveland-Cliffs facility in Middletown , Ohio , will build one of the largest hydrogen fuel furnaces in the world, cutting emissions by a million tons a year by ditching the coal that accelerates the climate crisis and befouls the air for nearby locals.

The $ 500 m grant from the Department of Energy could be halted if Trump prevails in November .

Climate Power: It's no surprise that he’s now threatening to gut a $ 500 m investment in US manufacturing in his own home town.

Vance is a strong running mate for Trump and has “done good for Ohio ”, according to local Republicans .

The prospect of a cleaner, more secure future for Middletown is something the Biden administration tried to stress in March .

Ohio senator went to high school just 4 miles from Middletown , Ohio .

Vance 's office did not respond to questions about the plant or his plans for the future of the IRA.

Pastor who retired from the steel plant in 2002 said he was alarmed by Vance ’s rightwards shift in comments about women.