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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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Fortunately, we still have a narrow window of opportunity to alter the Earth’s climate path, and I believe we can do it. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences. Deforestation is contributing to climate change. We need to address the crisis now in a sustainable way.

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How Fast-Growing Colorado Is Tackling Its Transportation Emissions

CleanTechnica EVs

From Denver smog to jammed mountain highways, Colorado is focusing on transportation to solve congestion, pollution, and climate problems. The first in a series of stories based on RMI analysis of how key US states are deploying real climate solutions. See more at State Climate Scorecards.

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

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Today, operating the best-selling gas-powered commercial leaf blower for one hour emits air pollutants comparable to driving a 2017 Toyota Camry from Los Angeles to Denver. 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.

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Denver RTD orders 17 New Flyer electric buses

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New Flyer of America has received a new contract from Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) for 17 battery-electric, zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses. RTD provides transportation in the Denver metro area, delivering nearly 33 million annual bus rides on 124 routes.

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Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition

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EPA announces new grant program to fund zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice DENVER — Yesterday, April 24, the U.S.

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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Through studies of urban metabolism, scientists have developed an understanding of phenomena such as ecosystem appropriation by cities; the accumulation of toxic materials in the urban building stock; historical growth in the transportation of materials; and economies of scale for urban infrastructure systems. Transportation.

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National Drive Electric Week 2021

EV Match

National Drive Electric Week – Denver, CO. Volunteers from the Electric Auto Association will also be on hand to share their personal experience of EV ownership and answer any questions that you may have. The Electric Auto Association Silicon Valley Chapter will have 2 EVs on display. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER. September 26, 2021.