Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
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.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Lithium-ion batteries include five components : an anode, a cathode, a separator between the anode and cathode, an electrolyte solution that transports the lithium ions, and current collectors made of copper and aluminum that connect the battery to wires. What are the building blocks of a lithium-ion battery?
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Legal Planet
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Here’s more: “California’s climate ambitions will be met only by deploying clean energy and transportation on an unprecedented scale, and China has a lot to offer on that score. China has moved remarkably fast at electrifying their transportation fleet. As of last year, Chinese drivers had purchased a cumulative total of 13.8
Legal Planet
MARCH 6, 2023
Hydrogen can be used for medium-to-long-term energy storage, heat and power generation, and transportation. This is partly because hydrogen production is energy inefficient and––when derived from fossil fuels––still a significant source of carbon emissions.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 22, 2022
Southwest Minnesota and the Dakotas have a lot of wind power—and the potential for even more. The Jamestown–Ellendale project and the Big Stone South–Alexandria–Cassie’s Crossing (labeled 1 and 2 on the map pictured above) will help transport energy out of Dakotas toward central Minnesota and the Twin Cities area.
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The US also works with electric vehicle manufacturers VinBus and VinFast, as well as Vietnam’s largest electric utility, to support the country’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The US Agency for International Development works with Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturers, such as VinFast, to reduce emissions.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 12, 2022
All told, they represent 56 percent of the US population, generate 62 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, and are responsible for 43 percent of the country’s annual carbon emissions. Ultimately, however, renewables should lower electricity costs, right?
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