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Will Trump’s Assault on Human Health Matter in Texas?

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As noted earlier today, Donald Trump is continuously engaging in assaults on US human health due to Trump’s incessant push for fossil fuels and against cleantech. The policies go beyond normal subsidies. Trump and his team are basically forcing the use of old coal power plants. And that will come … [continued]

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Why China’s Aluminum Industry May Have Reached Peak CO2

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China’s aluminum manufacturing CO2 emissions likely peaked in 2024, not because production collapsed or because a single policy suddenly bit, but because the structure of where aluminum is made and how it is made changed in ways that compound over time. Aluminum is a useful material to examine because it … [continued]

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Op-Ed: Manila Doesn’t Need Dutch Micromobility — It Needs Dutch Thinking

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The original title of this piece was “Will Dutch Mobility Work in the Philippines?” And immediately, the answer is no. There are too many nuances in how the Netherlands managed its small footprint, pedaled and motored mobility as well as a collective effort that didn’t shrug off any road user. … [continued]

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NHTSA Urged to Maintain Fuel Economy Standards

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of health, consumer and environmental groups told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that its plan to gut fuel-economy standards for cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks is irrevocably flawed and should be withdrawn.   Comments submitted today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Sierra Club, Environmental Defense … [continued]

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