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Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 21, 2023
How would that change if I hopped on the electric bus route at the end of my block? For example, home deliveries in some areas may cut climate-warming emissions compared to driving in a personal vehicle to purchase items in person. Would the footprint of my choices be greater if I shopped online versus driving to a local store?
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Another development with multi-state implications involves electric vehicles. Under the Clean Air Act, California has the unique ability to set its own standards for tailpipe emissions from new vehicles, including greenhouse gases. Other states can then piggyback on California’s efforts. Oregon seems likely to do so soon.
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Greenbuilding Law
APRIL 17, 2022
With legislation that became law last week, without the Governor’s signature, Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. only days from now). All of which is true, but.
Enviromental Defense
JANUARY 18, 2023
With the growing urgency to address climate change, governments and companies are developing “net-zero” strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To mitigate the worst of the climate damages that we face, we need to limit global heating to 1.5°C, Does it align with a science-based pathway?
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Electrifying our transportation system is essential for mitigating emissions that cause climate change and adverse health impacts. Recovering these materials from retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries is an alternative source to mining. This electrification will require a lot more batteries and therefore a lot more minerals.
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
State Senator Henry Stern’s SB 261, relatedly, would require any company with more than $500 million in total annual revenue that does business in California to report its climate-related financial risk as well as measures it will take to reduce or adapt to that risk. Both bills would complement a federal rulemaking process at the U.S.
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Climate Change Mitigation. The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels.
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