Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

These materials are primarily supplied through two sources: 1) newly mined or 2) recovered by recycling batteries already in circulation. Research shows there are enough explored or prospective reserves to electrify the global transportation sector using current technology if a high amount of battery recycling occurs.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

Community solar will grow Pennsylvanias capacity to get energy from the sun, which will improve air quality and reduce our reliance on more polluting energy sources, said Alice Lu, Policy Analyst at Clean Air Council. Yet they are still a reliable and affordable source of energy. Kate Harper (R) and Fmr Cong.

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Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 103

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

million to seven applicants for the PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program , which provides financial incentives and support for fleet owners and operators to reduce air pollution from their vehicle fleets. Transportation is one of our biggest areas of impact for improving air quality,” said DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

By replacing older polluting engines and equipment with new technologies, funded projects remove nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and hydrocarbon pollution from the air. The projects are located in high-population areas with dense traffic and high air pollution levels.

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Nitrogen Oxides Clean Energy Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide 57

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2024

In Penalties In May 2023, DEP and Shell signed a consent order and agreement that required the company to pay $10 million in penalties and local payments for air quality violations. 12,671,044.75 Shell will now have the opportunity to correct those deficiencies in the report.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 18, 2025

School buses that bring kids to school, city buses that serve commuters, garbage and recycling trucks that keep streets clean, 18-wheelers that haul goods: these are all classified as medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. However, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles like commercial trucks, vans , and buses, pollute at far greater rates than cars.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 22, 2022

California’s air pollution regulator, the Air Resources Board, is poised to adopt one of the most important steps that the state has ever taken to reduce exposure to air pollution and limit climate changing emissions. Source: California Air Resources Board GHG Emissions Inventory Data.

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