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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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This study is an update of a study that examined the changes from 2008 to 2018. Therefore, the data for 2008 are included here as well. The table below shows the top 10 states in terms of the percentage of electricity generated from coal in 2008, 2018, and 2020. North Dakota. North Dakota. from coal.

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EIA: More than 35% of natural gas produced in North Dakota is flared or otherwise not marketed due to infrastructure limitations

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Natural gas production in North Dakota has more than doubled since 2005, largely due to associated natural gas from the growing oil production in the Bakken shale formation. North Dakota gas production: marketed, not marketed, and percentage not marketed. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge. (It

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Census Bureau 2008 American Community Survey Data Shows Slight Changes in Commuting, Vehicle Ownership

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The US Census Bureau released the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, providing a statistical portrait of the characteristics of the nation’s population in 2008. According to the new snapshot, the percentage of US workers who drove alone to work decreased slightly between 2007 and 2008 from 76.1% in 2008 from 4.9%

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Eligible applicants include regional, state, local or tribal agencies, or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Nonprofit organizations may apply if they provide pollution reduction or educational services to diesel fleet owners or promote air quality and clean transportation. Background.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country. Eligible applicants include regional, state, local or tribal agencies, or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Background.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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Eligible applicants include regional, state, local or tribal agencies, or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming): EPA is requesting proposals between $300,000 and $1,500,000.

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US State Department Issues Permit for Alberta Clipper Pipeline for Oil Sands Crude Delivery to US

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The US State Department has issued a Presidential Permit to Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to enable construction of the Alberta Clipper pipeline for the transport of crude oil from the Canadian oil sands to US refineries. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was published 5 December 2008. Click to enlarge.

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