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PNNL: increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased effects of reductions in US emissions in western states by 25%

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A study led by scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that, in the western United States, increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased the radiative warming effect induced by reductions in US emissions by 25% from 1980-2014. g/m 3 in western United States and ?3.3

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Study: 25% EV adoption would save US $17B annually from avoided climate change & pollution damages

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A new study led by researchers from Northwestern University projects that if electric vehicles replaced 25% of combustion engine cars currently on the road, the United States would save approximately $17 billion annually by avoiding damages from climate change and air pollution. Results show that in more aggressive scenarios—i.e.,

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US NOx Cap and Trade Program Lowers Smog Levels in Eastern United States

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The existing US NO x cap-and-trade program lowered 2008 summertime NO x emissions from power plants and large industrial sources 62% compared to year 2000 levels and 75% lower than in 1990, according to a report released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). State level ozone emissions in the NBP, from 1990 to 2010 (projected).

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Chevrolet to invest $40M in clean energy projects

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million vehicles Chevrolet is expected to sell in the United States over the next year. The initiative is based on projects that promote energy savings, renewable energy, responsible use of natural resources and conservation in communities across the United States. Tags: Brief.

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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

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percent in the United States, according to data accumulated from Kelly Blue Book.& & While the EU does tend to lump plug-in hybrids into EV sales tabulations, the region is still outpacing the United States and Canada in terms of both PHEV and BEV volumes. In 2022, the EU estimated that 21.6-percent

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ARAMARK Adds 50 Hybrids to National Fleet

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its fleet—the 11 th largest private fleet in the United States—with 50 diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. ARAMARK is a charter member of the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP), a voluntary initiative to improve overall environmental performance in commercial laundry facilities. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Gallup Finds Americans Prioritize Energy Over Environment for First Time in 10 Years of Poll Question

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This is the first time in this question’s 10-year history that more have favored energy production over environmental protection. Since 2007, when Americans’ preferences for environmental protection were the greatest (58% to 34%), Americans’ opinions have shown significant movement each year in the direction of prioritizing energy production.