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HEI study links fossil fuel combustion with more than 1 million deaths globally

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Coal combustion alone was responsible for half of those deaths, with natural gas and oil combustion accounting for the other half. can vary by country and region, and different parts of the world were impacted by air pollution in different ways. According to HEI’s State of Global Air , PM 2.5 in African countries.

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How To Make Sure EV Infrastructure Is Energy Efficient

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But there are serious questions , as well, such as: If electric cars rely on power from coal- or oil-burning plants, are they really reducing fossil fuel use? These questions present real challenges that must be part of any serious policymaking and manufacturing changes. Are Electric Vehicles Really More Energy Efficient?

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