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NOAA study finds reducing particulate air pollution in N America & Europe increases hurricanes in N Atlantic

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A new NOAA study covering four decades of tropical cyclones found that reducing particulate air pollution in Europe and North America has contributed to an increase in the number of tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic basin and a decrease in the number of these storms in the Southern Hemisphere. Credit: NOAA.

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Toyota once again ranked as worst automaker on climate lobbying globally

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Toyota has the worst climate lobbying score of any automaker, and the third-worst 2030 EV production plans, according to InfluenceMap’s annual report on climate lobbying. Toyota has routinely ranked at the bottom of InfluenceMap’s climate policy engagement rankings, and this year is no different.

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Biden commits $7B to low-income solar, expands climate corps on Earth Day

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Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash President Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in grants for low-income households to go solar, and expanding his administration’s US Climate Corps. The Act, as a whole, commits hundreds of billions of dollars to climate and energy related programs.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution.

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Report: 4 of 10 Americans live with unhealthy air, and EVs can help

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Air pollution remains a major threat to the health of many Americans, but stricter emissions rules could help, according to the American Lung Association. population—live in areas with unhealthy areas of air pollution. And spikes in deadly air pollution are the most severe recorded in the history of the report.

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EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

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In addition, EPA announced plans to update air pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles. On average, the cost to auto manufacturers to comply would be just over $1,000 per vehicle in MY 2026. EPA also announced plans to reduce GHG emissions and other harmful air pollutants from heavy-duty trucks. Between $3.6

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ARAI certifies Cooper Corp’s diesel engines for CPCB IV+ regulation compliance | Autocar Professional

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Satara-based Cooper Corporation, a leading supplier of engine, engine components to auto and other sectors on Tuesday announced receiving the certification of its 3.5to 250 kVA diesel engines by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Cooper, Chairman and Managing Director, Cooper Corporation Pvt.

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