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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The partnership will also work to enhance workplace charging efforts at public power utilities, study the impacts of EVs in public power communities, and share insights regarding infrastructure installation and EV interaction with the modern grid. Eugene Water & Electric Board. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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Dr. Paul Anastas outlines EPA’s new research paradigm, The Path Forward; realigning EPA research around sustainability

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Dr. Anastas, appointed to the EPA by President Obama, is known widely as the “Father of Green Chemistry” for his groundbreaking work on the design and manufacture of chemicals that are nonhazardous and environmentally benign. Safe and Sustainable Water Resources (SSWR). Communication must be an essential part of scientific work.

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Former EPA exec surveys the road ahead for US emissions standards

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Under President Obama, the EPA set the first federal greenhouse gas standard for cars. The Trump administration attempted to throw this process into reverse by watering down the federal standards. So that was the basis for the EPA, under President Obama in 2009, setting the first federal greenhouse gas standard for cars.

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Manhattan Beach, The South Bay’s Greenest City

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I hope you’re as happy and energized as I am about Obama’s impending Presidency and his game-changing energy and environmental appointments. The drought is causing the city to push water conservation and discuss possible penalties. There’s no good news anywhere on the water horizon. Happy New Year!

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US EPA seeking to award up to $1M for project to mitigate black carbon from diesel sources in Russian Arctic

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Jacobson, who developed the first detailed climate model to include the global effects of soot, reported on use of the model to gain new insights into the effects of soot particles trapped inside and between the water droplets that make up clouds. Previous research on black carbon and climate overlooked that topic.

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Heidi On The Hot Seat

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She graciously agreed to be interviewed for Creative Greenius and give me some insight into the vital job she’s been tasked with. Water and Sewer. And she expressed excitement and optimism about the probability the Obama Administration will recommit to engage in the UN Framework on climate change. Vehicle Fleet.

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California environmental lawyer forecasts the future of state and federal emissions regulations

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Charged : So, you think they’re probably just going to restore the Obama-era targets for now? Charged : The Trump crusade to water down those regulations turned out to be a lot harder than they thought it would be. Maureen Gorsen: Well, it’s because we live in a democracy. It’s also buildings. It’s everything.