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Emissions
Emissions offsets ease travel guilt, but do they reduce carbon footprints?
Aug 17, 2021
The voluntary carbon offsets market is unregulated, with no standard pricing. And offsets may not deliver what they promise.
U.N.'s urgent call for emissions cuts means fewer cars, experts say
Aug 9, 2021
Climate scientists say in the U.S., the transportation sector is the largest source of carbon emissions. Expanding public transit is key, they say.
Automakers are in line with Biden for new direction on climate, electric cars
Feb 4, 2021
Where EV sales are now and where they may be headed, under a new administration that is expected to nudge the industry forward.
Buyers love SUVs, but experts warn they come at a cost to others
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Jack Stewart
Feb 13, 2020
SUVs, crossovers and pickups dominate the market. There are implications for the environment and pedestrians.
Shipping costs likely to rise as new clean-air rules kick in for vessels on January 1
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Scott Tong
Dec 26, 2019
By how much shipping costs and the price of diesel will increase is up for debate.
Cities pledge to lower climate change emissions
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Ben Bradford
Oct 10, 2019
And they’ll look to do it without major budget impacts, because there’s no dedicated “city climate change fund.”
California signs deal with 4 automakers to raise gas mileage
Jul 25, 2019
Ford, BMW, Honda and Volkswagen are parties to the deal with the California Air Resources Board, which apparently is designed to pressure the administration and the rest of the auto industry into joining or reaching a compromise.
For public good, not for profit.
Toxic accidents database could improve emergency planning
Apr 2, 2019
Environmental groups say people living near industrial chemical facilities could soon get better information on what’s being spewed into the air around them when accidents happen.
The U.S. is cutting carbon emissions despite Trump policy
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Jed Kim
Sep 12, 2018
A coalition of elected officials and business leaders sees progress toward Paris climate agreement targets.
Do electric vehicles reduce emissions when the electricity comes from coal?
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Jed Kim
Aug 4, 2017
Each state has its own energy sources to power EVs, making the impact different depending where you are.