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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

It opened in 1948 as New York International Airport, although it was typically referred to then as Idlewild. By taking the ICE-powered buseswhich had consumed about 240,000 gallons of diesel fuel each yearout of service at JFK, the agency said it decreased its greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 40,000 tons per annum.

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Smoothing the road for electric vehicles

Plug in America

The so-called mandate that you will hear about refers to a suite of complementary policies comprised of clean vehicle standards as well as incentives, and infrastructure and manufacturing investments to support the transition to cleaner transportation. The clean vehicle standards are NOT an EV mandate.

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We Need to Talk About AI's Impact on Public Health

Cars That Think

The power plants and backup generators needed to keep data centers working generate harmful air pollutants, such as fine particulate matter and nitrogen oxides (NOx). These pollutants take an immediate toll on human health, triggering asthma symptoms, heart attacks, and even cognitive decline. The biggest culprit are tiny particles 2.5

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EPA proposes first US greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for airplanes used in commercial aviation and large business jets. The new international Airplane CO 2 Emission Standards adopted by ICAO in 2017 are prescribed in ICAO Annex 16, Volume III titled, Aeroplane CO 2 Emissions.

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New Joint Research Centre Reference Report sets out options for reducing emissions from shipping

Green Car Congress

A new report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies for estimating air emissions from shipping; describes technological solutions; and analyses policy options for reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in this sector.

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EPA proposes endangerment finding for lead emissions from aircraft engines that operate on leaded fuel

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare. EPA is not proposing aircraft engine lead emission standards with this action.

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Roskill expects only 3.2% reduction in shipping emissions of spodumene concentrate by 2030; order of magnitude below IMO ambition

Green Car Congress

Shipping emissions form a significant part of the commodity supply chain’s carbon footprint, particularly for those commodities reliant on the mass transport of low-grade ores and concentrates. Handysize refers to a dry bulk carrier with a capacity between 10,000 and 34,999 DWT; and. Regulatory background.

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