PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

Vehicles produce 47 percent of nitrogen oxides in the air, leading to the formation of ground-level ozone. Replacing heavy diesel vehicles with new low- to zero-emissions equipment technology will help mitigate air pollution from transportation sources.”

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Ground-Level Ozone Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution Ozone 85

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 2, 2024

The types of projects eligible under the CPP range widely, but notably the agency is focused on already proven zero-emission technologies, like electric tractor trucks, tugboats, and cargo handling equipment. The funding process for awarded projects is on a quick timeline, set to be released in late 2024. Volvo Trucks.

Air Pollution 173

Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Climate Change 173

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Now that California has taken the lead and set a goal for all passenger vehicles sold in the state to be electric by 2035, the next logical step is electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. This is an integral step towards cleaning our air and reducing climate-warming emissions. There are more than 1.8 pollution from vehicles.

Climate Change 251

Climate Change Electricity Nitrogen Oxides Fossil Fuels 251

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

6 is still driving up Ohioans’ electricity bills—and undermining the state’s prospects for a clean energy future. 6 went into effect, Ohio ratepayers have paid more than $182 million to subsidize two 67-year-old coal-fired power plants operated by the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC). Despite the partial repeal, H.B. Since H.B.

Renewable Energy 315

Renewable Energy Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Clean Energy 315

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Comments due March 8. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed 2024 Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxide Emission Limits for Nonelectric Generating Units. Comments due 25 days after publication. 12th Floor Conference Room, Rachel Carson Building.

Nitrogen Oxides 90

Nitrogen Oxides Environmental Protection Ozone 2024 90

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

Report Harrisburg Area’s Air Quality Is Among Worst On East Coast -- PennLive: PA’s Summer 2024 Forecast Is Sultry And Soggy -- American Lung Assn. 2024 State Of Air Report Reveals Most Hazardous Air Quality Days In 25 Years -- Pittsburgh Works Industry Group: Upcoming American Lung Assn. Of State Webpage -- DEP Awards $2.9

Nitrogen Oxides 102

Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 2024 102

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 29, 2023

These fees generate more than $100 million per year to fund zero emission vehicle (ZEV) incentives, electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen fueling stations through the Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), Clean Transportation Program (CTP), and Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP).

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Nitrogen Oxides 2007 Greenhouse Air Pollution 192

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

The grants supported 13 projects-- 11 projects will provide 25 electric and 23 CNG vehicles, and two infrastructure projects will enable electric vehicle chargers at three locations. On January 18, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has awarded more than $1.28

Nitrogen Oxides 106

Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Natural Gas Waste 106

Circle of Blue

MARCH 21, 2023

Over $150 million in President Biden’s proposed 2024 budget would fund dredging projects and flood mitigation studies throughout Michigan. One of Mackinac Island’s ferries will be converted to zero-emissions electric power for the first time ever. trillion proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year includes $157 million for the U.S.

2023 130

2023 Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Dioxide Clean Water Act 130

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This regulation, called the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, has the potential to deliver significant reductions in both air and climate-warming pollutants by requiring the state’s largest and most profitable commercial and public fleets to transition to electric trucks, vans, and buses over time, beginning in 2024.

Nitrogen Oxides 183

Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution Regulations Climate Change 183

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

To Host Electronics Waste Recycling Event April 27 In Schuylkill County -- Independence Conservancy Holds Community Tire Collections In Allegheny, Beaver Counties Starting April 27 [PaEN] -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Allegheny CleanWays April 27 Event Needs Help To Clear Debris From Stormwater Grates -- Asbury Woods Environmental Center In Erie (..)

Earth Day 69

Earth Day Nitrogen Oxides 2024 Conservation 69

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The EPA is getting ready to finalize a critical regulation limiting emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxide (NO X ) and soot (or particulate matter, PM 2.5 ) from new heavy-duty trucks. This is the first time EPA has sought to limit emissions in over two decades, and it is long overdue.

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Regulations 2027 Nitrogen Oxides Technology 209

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

Nevertheless, the belief that carbon capture is part of the climate solution is firmly embedded in Biden’s climate change plan, which doesn’t anticipate achieving a carbon-free electricity sector earlier than 2035. The plant would annually store an amount of CO2 equal to that emitted by 21,604 vehicles annually.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nitrogen Oxides 98

ESA

APRIL 5, 2021

Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) are promoting a separate $10 trillion decade-spanning green infrastructure plan, which sets a goal of 100% zero-carbon electricity by 2035, while creating 15.5 Ed Markey (D-MA) and Reps. million jobs a year. See graphic: Breaking down Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.

2021 74

2021 Technology Technology Conservation 74