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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nation’s health. Studies show that air pollution from transportation causes asthma attacks and contributes to premature death and lung cancer among many other health concerns. Coal still contributes significantly to the generation mix.)

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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A strategic reserve complements the hard price collar and ensures the availability of price-certain allowances in the event of unusually high carbon prices. In addition, directly impacted states can veto drilling plans if they stand to suffer significant adverse impacts in the event of an accident. Decreasing Dependence on Foreign Oil.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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Maria was not an isolated event—since it struck, eight major storms have either hit the island directly or passed close enough to have caused flooding or power losses. Meanwhile, though, much of the island continues to rely on a centralized grid that is fed mainly by power plants that burn natural gas, petroleum, or coal. percent to 2.8

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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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According to a report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the margin of error in measuring emissions by DOEs can be as high as: 10% for the cement and fertilizer industries; 60% for the oil, gas, and coal industries; and. 100% for some agricultural processes. CONCLUSION.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plug-In Hybrids Are Cleaner (Even on a Coal Grid) [ to top ] This entire section is finally obsolete -- because we now have a definitive study by the Electric Power Research Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council. But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. The GREET 1.6 Why Pay More for a PHEV?

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Inside The Green Task Force

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Working with Heidi, cities have been gathering data from Southern California Edison, The Gas Company, waste haulers and other contractors using Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) software, which was developed for specifically compiling this diverse data. At community events Hampel runs a free hands-on bike tune-up workshop.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Are the batteries recyclable?

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