2022 Air Pollution Climate Change 
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 14, 2025
There is tremendous uncertainty about what policies the federal government will change that will affect electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and sales in the US. But there is no question about the impact that EVs will have on reducing climate-changing emissions. And of course, a more efficient EV will also cost less to recharge.
Legal Planet
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
One issue in the Seven Counties case is whether the impact statement should discuss air pollution caused by refining the oil shipped over the proposed rail line. The argument is that the Board shouldn’t have to consider that because EPA has authority to regulate air pollution, not the Board.
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PA Environment Daily
APRIL 25, 2025
On April 25, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the release of the 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update and 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report. Visit DEPs Climate Change webpage for more information on these and other Pennsylvania climate initiatives.
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 2, 2022
Last week, Senators Schumer and Manchin announced a compromise on a reconciliation bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 , that includes significant climate and air quality progress and a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions nationwide by 40 percent by 2030. What’s in the bill? But this bill is a big step forward.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 30, 2024
Transportation is the largest sector for emissions , and passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs are the majority of transportation emissions, so there is no way to slow down climate change without a fundamental shift from petroleum to clean electricity to power our vehicles.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 20, 2023
Avoiding the worst impacts of climate change will require the rapid reduction in these emissions from the vehicles we drive. In 2022, my colleagues and I analyzed the global warming emissions benefits of electric cars and trucks in our report “ Driving Cleaner.” However, avoiding driving is even better.
Legal Planet
JUNE 27, 2024
My own priorities are public health, climate change, and preservation of biodiversity/ecosystems. In public health terms, what makes air pollution distinctive is the millions of people exposes to common pollutants such as particulates and smog. I included all laws passed in the U.S., Clean Water Act.
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