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National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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Health and other non-climate damages by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”. Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”. Climate-related monetary damages range from 0.1 Damages are expressed in cents per VMT (2007 USD).

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Berkeley study finds renewable portfolio standards insufficient to meet 2030 GHG emission targets; new policy required

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With a stronger carbon policy consistent with a 450 ppm climate stabilization scenario, power sector emissions can be reduced to 54% of 1990 levels by 2030 using different portfolios of existing generation technologies, they found. Additional policy action throughout Western North America will be required to meet climate targets, Kammen said.

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

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Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution. Log scale) Source: EEA.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

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Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday. By Dana Hull for the San Jose Mercury News. There are no tailpipe emissions, and the cost of the electricity to charge them is much cheaper than a tank of gasoline. By Dana Hull. dhull@mercurynews.com.

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One of Texas’ dirtiest coal plants will swap to solar with help from US grant

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Its the fourth-largest mercury polluter in the state, producing around 12 times as much mercury as is allowed by a new EPA rule. In total, the grants will support 5,000 jobs and reduced climate pollution by 11 million tons per year, according to the USDA. SMECIs grant will reduce climate pollution by 1.8

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This lithium-free battery startup just raised $78M in Series C funding

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The company’s first battery storage product is called Alsym Green, and it says it’s the “only high-performance, non-flammable option suitable for stationary and grid storage in situations where the risk of fire increases as the mercury rises.”

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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Climate: Extreme temperatures can degrade battery performance. Spent lithium-ion batteries contain hazardous materials like lead, cadmium, and mercury, which, if not properly disposed of, can leach into soil and water, causing significant ecological harm. Recycling can help lower the cost of battery production.