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GHSA report: 6,590 pedestrians killed on US roads in 2019, highest since 1988

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By comparison, these five states represented approximately 33% of the US population, according to the 2019 US Census. The current study is based on preliminary data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.). Source: GHSA. The last time pedestrians accounted for 17% of total US traffic deaths was in 1982.

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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia. By comparison, aboveground air concentrations for all measured cities averaged just 16 ?g/m

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PHEV Registrations Increase 104% Q1 2021 Over Q1 2020

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Discover these and other trends in the latest Excel spreadsheet from EVAdoption/EVStatistics where you will find vehicle sales (registrations) and share by type of powertrain for each US state and the District of Columbia for Q1 2021 and Q1 2020 for comparison. .

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EPIC: state-level renewable electricity mandates increase electricity prices up to 17% over 12 years; cost more expensive than benefit

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A new study analyzing data from the 29 states and District of Columbia with mandatory RPS policies finds that the policies come at a high cost to consumers and are inefficient in reducing carbon emissions. The Obama Administration’s central estimate of the SCC would be approximately $50 per ton in today’s dollars.

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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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The team of Brandon Schoettle and Dr. Michael Sivak also incudes information for current gasoline-powered internal combustion engines as a baseline comparison. In addition to reviewing the technical literature, the UMTRI researchers interviewed experts in the automotive and energy sectors regarding their views concerning these issues.

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US Court of Appeals dismisses National Chicken Council challenge to EPA’s rulemaking on GHG reduction compliance for certain ethanol plants

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The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected a petition (Case Nº 10-1107) by the National Chicken Council, National Meat Association, and National Turkey Federation challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rulemaking on the RFS2. it counts as renewable fuel whether it reduces emissions or not.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report.

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