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California Assemblymembers introduce bill phasing out gasoline-fueled small off-road engines

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We must look beyond transportation if we are to achieve the emissions reductions needed to fight climate change and improve air quality and health in our communities. They’re not only bad for our environment, but can cause serious health issues for workers who utilize them every day. —Assemblymember Marc Berman.

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EPA proposes ban on all consumer, most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride

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Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane and DCM, is a volatile chemical used in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications such as adhesives, sealants, degreasers, cleaners, and automobile products. Methylene chloride is also used in industrial settings for making other chemicals.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. By then more than 200 different EV models will be available in the showrooms.

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WHO report urges greater attention to improved land use, rapid transit, cycling and walking to achieve health co-benefits from transport GHG emissions mitigation

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The review is the latest product of WHO’s Health in the Green Economy initiative, which is considering available evidence on health impacts from climate mitigation strategies for key economic sectors, as reviewed by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. million people annually.

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The Advantages of Establishing EV Charging Stations in Residential Areas

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The shift from conventional vehicles to EVs, facilitated by the availability of local charging infrastructure, enables a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment.

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

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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. Another barrier to adoption is the limited charging infrastructure.

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UK and China launch 3-year, £20M low carbon innovation program

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million (US$11 million) available each year. One of these collaborations was in the theme of sustainable energy and the built environment; The RCUK Energy Programme launched co-funded calls with both CAS and NSFC in 2010-2011: RCUK and NSFC invested £5.6 million (US$9.4

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