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August 12, 2022

What does America’s $369bn climate bill mean for Europe?

Public climate tech stocks jumped after the bill passed the Senate – but what does it mean for European founders?


Freya Pratty

3 min read

American flag waving with the Capitol Hill in the background

If signed into law, America’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) would allocate a historic amount to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and boosting renewable energy sources.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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