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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

Green Car Congress

finds that private jets are 10 times more carbon-intensive than airliners on average, and 50 times more polluting than trains in terms of CO 2 emitted per passenger-km. And yet, super-rich super polluters are flying around like there’s no climate crisis. The report, Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero emission aviation?

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Biden delays bid to lend electrical carmakers renewable gas credit

Baua Electric

As to start with proposed, the EV initiative would lend every other layer of federal aid for zero-emission cars on govern of tax credit expanded in terminating time’s circumstance regulation and stringent proposed limits on tailpipe air pollution.

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In a US first, the oil and gas sector will pay fines for excess methane emissions

Baua Electric

Photo by Juan Mt on Pexels.com The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will fine oil and gas companies for emitting excess methane – the first federal government tax ever on greenhouse gas emissions. That’s because methane is a climate “super pollutant” that’s more potent than carbon dioxide.

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BREAKING NEWS: Exxon/Mobil Ordered Out of Torrance, Guilty of Greenhouse Gas Pollution

Creative Greenius

Consider this fair and legal warning, world’s largest and most polluting oil company - I’m giving you 10 years to pack up and hit the road. Their top executives make those cigarette company execs who lied to Congress and the American people a few years ago look like Frodo and the Hobbits from Lord of the Rings.

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Governor Pataki On Board

Plug In Partners

This will allow the vehicles to operate on emissions-free battery power, reducing the amount of fuel utilized and significantly decreasing the release of harmful pollutants, including greenhouse gases. Thanks to Green Car Congress for the tip. Sign the On Line Petition more news HOME

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

News stories are already describing the “hype” associated with the campaign for PEVs. Given the high cost of battery production, a BEV that approaches affordability (with generous tax credits) has a driving range of about 70-100 miles on a full charge. Policy Instruments. BEVs vs. PHEVS. Long-Term R&D Commitments.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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Credit: GM) General Motors and Segway plan to take a two-wheel concept vehicle for a spin around New York City on Tuesday. The prototype vehicle, called Project PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), is designed to ease congestion and pollution problems in cities. E-mail Martin.

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