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Monitoring shows plumes of carcinogenic formaldehyde in neighborhoods along Houston’s Ship Channel

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Air pollution monitoring by the Houston Health Department in 2019 and 2020 recorded levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, along the Houston Ship Channel that pose potential health risks to surrounding neighborhoods. — “Formaldehyde Air Pollution in Houston”. parts per billion. Secondary formaldehyde (i.e.,

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Bollinger Motors unveils DELIVER-E all-electric delivery van

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The DELIVER-E leverages the engineering, technology, and components used in the company’s product portfolio to deploy an electric van tailored for the delivery market. Our DELIVER-E van gives commercial fleets the power to go green and save on ownership costs, while neighborhoods will benefit from a reduction in air and noise pollution.

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Study finds link between sleep apnea and increases in PM2.5, NO2

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Similarly, air pollution has been linked with cerebrovascular disease, cancer and cardiovascular morbidity and overall mortality, attributed in part to an increased systemic inflammatory response to fine particles. They did not find an association between air pollution and sleep efficiency when they adjusted for those same factors.

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American Honda Motor to pay $1.9M in penalties in California for small engine emissions violations

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These credits can then be used for certification purposes to offset emissions on future products. To resolve the violations, Honda agreed to pay a total settlement of $1,927,800, with $963,900 going to the California Air Pollution Control Fund. This will be used in conjunction with the Coachella Schools Flag Program.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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By replacing older, polluting engines with new technologies, the projects over their lifetimes are expected to prevent emission of 503 tons of nitrogen oxides (NO x ), 130 tons of carbon monoxide, 238 tons of carbon dioxide, 59 tons of hydrocarbons, 30 tons of fine particulate matter, and a half-ton of coarse particulate matter.

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California governor proposes additional $6.1B in budget package for decarbonizing transportation in state; total $10B over 6 years

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Significant investments include: Low-Income Zero-Emission Vehicles and Infrastructure: $256 million for low-income consumer purchases, and $900 million to expand affordable and convenient ZEV infrastructure access in low-income neighborhoods.

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Tesla begins inviting 15,000 guests to ‘Cyber Rodeo’ at Gigafactory Texas

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Tesla announced it would hold an event to commemorate the opening of its newest production facility and second in the United States, Gigafactory Texas. “What if I moved to the neighborhood and said nothing to anyone for two years? “What if I moved to the neighborhood and said nothing to anyone for two years?

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