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How Many Minerals Do We Really Need for EV Batteries? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

These approaches create a more secure and sustainable supply chain Electrifying our transportation system has sizeable benefitswe can reduce climate-changing emissions and air pollutants that cause serious health problems. million metric tons of newly mined lithium from 2025 to 2050. Dunn et al., Dunn et al.,

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Earth Day 2024: The Climate Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act Are Worth Celebrating

Union of Concerned Scientists

At UCS, we’re working to ensure effective and equitable implementation of key clean energy and clean transportation provisions. EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants : This $5 billion program administered by the EPA aims to reduce climate warming emissions and other air pollution. It is made up of $4.75

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DEP Releases 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update; 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report

PA Environment Daily

On April 25, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the release of the 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update and 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report. Click Here for a copy of the 2024 Climate Action Plan Update. Click Here for the 2024 limate Impacts Assessment Report. Read more here.

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How Can We Protect the Environment and Thrive in 2025? We’ve Got a Plan!

Enviromental Defense

2024 had some bumps in the road for environmental protection. Attacks on nature, clean energy, and livable communities filled the headlines. With this loss goes flood protection, air pollution removal, plants and animals (including some of the most rare and endangered), food production, and recreational opportunities.

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EEN Action/Evangelical Environmental Network: Nearly 33,000 Christians Support Amending PA's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard To Promote Clean Energy, Improve Grid Reliability

PA Environment Daily

In response, Carolyn Heckman, Associate Director of Pennsylvania Policy for EEN Action, released the following statement-- “It’s time to recognize our past and the workers who sacrificed their health and lives to make our Commonwealth the energy leader it is today. "To Visit the EEN Action website to learn more. Comitta, Sen.

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

Union of Concerned Scientists

Electrifying larger vehicles like pickups can also reduce emissions Using an electric pickup truck in the place of a gasoline truck can have clear emissions benefits; on the grid that covers most of Texas, using an electric pickup truck can have emissions equal to a 2024 Toyota Prius XLE.

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Observer-Reporter Guest Essay: Why Politicians Want You To Pay More For Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

By Patrick McDonnell, CEO of PennFuture , Former Secretary of DEP This guest essay first appeared in the Observer-Reporter on October 17, 2024 Politicians often speak out against higher taxes, grocery bills, or utility rates, promising to work hard in office to prevent you from paying more. We will pay and the companies will eat the profits.