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Ask a Scientist: UCS Transportation Program Adds Equitable Mobility to its Portfolio

Union of Concerned Scientists

Thanks largely to the Clean Air Act, new passenger vehicles are 98 to 99 percent cleaner than they were 60 years ago when it comes to most tailpipe pollutants, including hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and fine particulate matter. Tailpipe pollution also is a major contributor to the climate crisis.

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Ask a Scientist: The US Has to Do More to Meet Its Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals

Union of Concerned Scientists

However, several analyses—including a recent one by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—have concluded that the IRA, even when coupled with the bipartisan infrastructure act and other federal and state climate policies, will not be enough to meet US carbon emission reduction goals. EN: We have already seen a great deal of progress.

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Driving on Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner than Using a Gasoline Car

Union of Concerned Scientists

Replacing gasoline with electricity greatly reduces the carbon emissions from driving. Based on where electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold, driving the average EV in the US produces global warming emissions equal to a hypothetical 94 mile per gallon gasoline car, or less than a third of the emissions of the average new gasoline car.

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 Carrying the Freight

Legal Planet

A quarter of carbon emissions from transportation come from heavy-duty trucks. They are also disproportionate sources of air pollution. Addressing these emissions will be challenging and will require a multi-prong strategy. Shifting transport from trucks to trains substantially cut emissions.

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Media Advisory/Interview Opportunity: Environmental Experts available re: Transportation Infrastructure Plan for Greater Golden Horseshoe

Enviromental Defense

Rather than offering modern transportation solutions, this government is proposing to build out-of-date mega highways which will destroy forests, farmland, and wetlands, while increasing the province’s carbon emissions. Ontario can and must do better. . When: March 10, 2022 Onwards.

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What Are the Benefits of Switching from Gasoline-Powered Cars and Trucks to Electric?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Transportation is the largest source of global warming emissions in the US and the passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs produce the majority of transportation emissions. Limiting climate change will require the rapid reduction in these emissions from the vehicles we drive.

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People hate the idea of car-free cities—until they live in one

Environmental News Bits

Removing cars from urban areas means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and fewer road traffic accidents. Read the full story in Wired. So why are residents so resistant?