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OSU researchers find small particles from tires inhibit growth of organisms in freshwater, coastal estuaries

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Small particles from tires inhibit the growth and cause adverse behavioral changes in organisms found in freshwater and coastal estuary ecosystems, according to two new Oregon State University studies. million metric tons of tire wear particles flow into the environment each year in the United States.

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Electrify America invests in 6 California organizations to drive ZEV awareness and education in low-income and disadvantaged communities

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million over the past two years, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to promote ZEV adoption throughout the state. The investment will provide support for six California-based organizations as they raise awareness on the benefits of driving ZEVs, while working to get more drivers behind the wheel of electric vehicles.

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How Health Care Organizations Can Thwart Cyberattacks

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More than one in three health care organizations around the world reported ransomware attacks last year, according to a survey of IT professionals by security company Sophos. The new season features experts from around the world who discuss measures that can help organizations minimize and even prevent attacks.

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CMU study finds secondary organic aerosol production from PFI and GDI vehicles has been “substantially” reduced by tightening NMOG standards

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Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is a major component of fine particulate matter—which causes adverse health effects—even in urban environments; vehicles may be a dominant source of SOA in urban areas, although there is still an ongoing debate over SOA formation from on-road sources. —Zhao et al. Yunliang Zhao, Andrew T.

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US and Japan sign critical minerals agreement

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United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Japan’s Ambassador to the United States, Tomita Koji, signed a critical minerals agreement. The agreement entered into force immediately upon signature.

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Stellantis partners with CARB to reduce carbon emissions

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According to the agreement, Stellantis pledges to expand and strengthen its efforts toward electrification, including by supporting the education of United States consumers and dealers on the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs). The legacy automaker is collaborating with Veloz to educate consumers and dealers in the United States.

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NERC: high probability of insufficient resources to meet electricity demand as early as Summer 2022 in parts of US

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Texas, California and the Northwest United States project that peak demand cannot be met without some combination of variable generation and imports. Texas, California and the Northwest United States project that peak demand cannot be met without some combination of variable generation and imports.

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