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EPA Climate Change Adaptation Plan sees likely increase in tropospheric ozone, with more difficulty in attaining NAAQS in many areas

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Among the many climate-related vulnerabilities that can impact its mission, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cites a likely increase in tropospheric ozone pollution as potentially making it more difficult to attain National Ambient Air Quality Standards ( NAAQS ) in many areas with existing ozone problems.

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California ARB and NOAA Collaborating in $20M Research on Interaction of Air Pollution and Climate Change; One Atmosphere Approach

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Schematic diagram of the trade-offs between the implications for regional air quality and global climate change of new policies for management of the atmosphere. In the CalNex 2010 study outlined here, NOAA researchers are studying several issues at the heart of the coupled air quality and climate change problems.

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests —contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. The campaign in Europe calls on Uber to go 100% clean in large cities by 2025.

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California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted a discussion document. for upcoming workshops on the development of the Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation. ARB staff Staff is evaluating four potential broad elements to the Advanced Clean Transit regulation: Require Zero Emission Bus Purchases.

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The Climate Change Caravan

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Say Hello to Guest Blogger Alexis Ringwald - with this first dispatch from the Climate Change Caravan in India. More soon … Follow our Climate Solutions Road Tour at: [link]. Tags: International Projects Guest Bloggers Reva Electric India climate change.

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California ARB approves more rebate funding for hybrid and zero-emission cars, trucks, buses9

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ARB will use the majority of those funds for its California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project to provide incentives for the purchase of zero-emission and plug-in hybrid passenger cars. The program is designed to accelerate the number of ultra-clean vehicles sold in California and help establish a sustainable market. Earlier post.)

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California ARB to hold community meetings on coming LEV III combined tailpipe and GHG regulations

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Additionally, ARB is preparing an environmental analysis (known as a Functional Equivalent Document, or FED) on the rulemaking (more below). This fifth workshop will serve as the scoping meeting for the environmental document. Advanced Clean Cars Workshop LEV III Criteria Emissions Element (Nov 2010). 19 July 2011.