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Most warming this century may be due to air pollution cuts

New Scientist

Satellite data suggests cloud darkening is responsible for much of the warming since 2001, and the good news is that it is a temporary effect due to a drop in sulphate pollution

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How Can Distributed Energy Resources Support Energy Justice?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Access to clean energy is critical due to the generational harm caused by air pollution from power plants which is over-concentrated in historically marginalized communities. When configured as part of a virtual power plant, DERs can even be used to defer or eliminate the need for expensive, polluting infrastructure.

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In Final Ruling, New York Court of Appeals Greenlights New York City’s Building Performance Standards

Law Columbia

2d 91, 95 (2001) , an implied intent to preempt may be found in a declaration of State policy by the State Legislature or from the fact that the Legislature has enacted a comprehensive and detailed regulatory scheme in a particular area. As explained in DJL Rest. City of New York , 96 N.Y.2d

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Railroads Are Running Dirty Diesel Trains Through Communities and No One Is Doing Anything About It

Union of Concerned Scientists

The direct result of this reduction in sales is a locomotive fleet emitting over 20 percent more pollution than it would have under the status quo deployment anticipated by EPA. Beginning in 2001, emissions regulations were phased in for newly built locomotive engines, along with requirements for rebuilt engines.

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Solar energy output of India is reduced significantly by air pollution

Physics World

Air pollution in India is reducing the energy output of some solar panels as much as 52%. That is the conclusion of researchers who have modelled the effects of particulate pollution on solar irradiance in 2001–2018. Having abundant insolation, the country was ranked fifth in the world for solar energy capacity in 2020.

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Penn State Research: Public Pressure Influences Whether Companies Reduce Their Environmental Impact

PA Environment Daily

More recently, the EPA established the Green Power Partnership in 2001 to encourage organizations to use green power voluntarily, which helps advance green power markets and reduce air pollution.

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September 9 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

11, 2001 - DEP Responds To A National Tragedy Sen. Million Federal Grant To Launch Green Pathways Workforce Initiative In Southwest PA Clean Air Advocates File Lawsuit Against EPA To Reduce Hazardous Air Pollutants From Steel Industry Coke [Coal] Oven Plants DEP Sets Oct. Of Interior Approves $76.4 31 to Sept.