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EPA announces $4B in funding and RFI for clean port upgrades and heavy-duty vehicles

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The Clean Ports Program will invest $3 billion in technologies to reduce harmful air and climate pollutants at US ports. The Clean Ports Program builds on EPA’s existing Ports Initiative. EPA is now seeking public input to inform the development of two new programs.

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Clean Energy and Total to create JV to develop carbon-negative RNG and infrastructure in US; $50M from bp

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Clean Energy Fuels Corp. will create a 50/50 joint venture to develop carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities in the United States, as well as credit support to build additional downstream RNG fueling infrastructure. Littlefair, CEO and president of Clean Energy. 50M from bp. —Andrew J.

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IEA: steep decline in nuclear power would threaten energy security and climate goals

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For advanced economies—including the United States, Canada, the European Union and Japan—nuclear has been the biggest low-carbon source of electricity for more than 30 years and remains so today. The report is being released during the 10 th Clean Energy Ministerial in Vancouver, Canada.

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New international Climate and Clean Air Coalition to focus on reduction of short-lived climate pollutants

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Global benefits from full implementation of measures for reduction of short-lived climate pollutants in 2030 compared to the reference scenario. The climate change benefit is estimated for a given year (2050) and human health and crop benefits are. for 2030 and beyond. Source: UNEP. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Study finds changes in air pollution due to EV adoption are not distributed equally

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A team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; and University of Miami has analyzed the implications of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) for emissions of greenhouse gases and criteria air pollutants, both in aggregate and in their distribution. Mejia-Duwan et al.

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President Biden proposes $174B spend on EVs and chargers

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Replacing 50,000 diesel transit vehicles and electrifying at least 20% of the school bus fleet through a new Clean Buses for Kids Program at the Environmental Protection Agency, with support from the Department of Energy. Electrifying the federal fleet, including that of the United States Postal Service.

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Inflation Reduction Act won’t be enough to meet Paris climate goals, says Dieselgate whistleblower

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The Inflation Reduction Act will drive electrification of transportation forward but won’t be enough to meet the United Statesclimate goals under the Paris Agreement, according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation.

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