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Ask a Scientist: UCS Transportation Program Adds Equitable Mobility to its Portfolio

Union of Concerned Scientists

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. billion in low- or no-emission bus grants that transit agencies can use for electric buses.

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Special Policy News #6: The Transition

ESA

Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) are promoting a separate $10 trillion decade-spanning green infrastructure plan, which sets a goal of 100% zero-carbon electricity by 2035, while creating 15.5 EPA – Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Request for Nominations. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Reps. 30, 2021.

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