Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 21, 2023
For example, home deliveries in some areas may cut climate-warming emissions compared to driving in a personal vehicle to purchase items in person. Even when accounting for pollution from electricity generation, electric trucks can significantly reduce air pollution and get us on a better track to addressing climate change.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 12, 2024
In 1963, a typical car—which ran on leaded gasoline without pollution control devices— emitted 520 pounds of hydrocarbons, 1,700 pounds of carbon monoxide, and 90 pounds of nitrogen oxide every 10,000 miles traveled. Even so, cars and trucks are still making us sick—and killing us.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 17, 2023
cranks its air conditioners to get through historic high temperatures , the need for energy that slows, not hastens, climate change is more apparent than ever. gigawatts of capacity from gas plants are planned to go online from 2023 to 2026. And now, as the U.S.
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 22, 2022
California’s air pollution regulator, the Air Resources Board, is poised to adopt one of the most important steps that the state has ever taken to reduce exposure to air pollution and limit climate changing emissions. California is already experiencing climate change with extreme drought and destructive wildfires.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 26, 2024
By 2032, new light-duty vehicle climate emissions would decrease by nearly 50 percent (to 85 grams/mile) compared to existing standards that go through 2026. Medium-duty vehicle climate emissions would drop about 44 percent (to 274 grams/mile). Encouraging EVs EPA has set standards before, so what’s different this time?
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The UN’s Climate Change Conference is just about to kick off in Dubai, juxtaposing the powerful political power of the fossil fuel industry and the desperate need to reduce oil and gas usage as we face an ongoing climate crisis. 473.6 (+31%) Alternative 3 1,373.2 billion metric tons through 2040.
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 13, 2023
Transportation is the largest source of global warming emissions in the United States, making it a critical piece of the puzzle to addressing climate change. Electrifying transportation is a necessary component of addressing climate change.
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