Tag: Biden Administration
Tree cover is rising in most metro areas, but not all
A map of urban tree cover was published by the Washington Post. Michigan metro areas vary in tree cover, ranging from 26% to 48%. Tree cover in urban areas is important because it reduces the heat island effect.
Biden-era regional administrators implore Trump’s U.S. EPA chief to stop the carnage
Seven U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrators who served during the Biden administration are accusing President Trump’s pick to lead that agency of abandoning its mission and endangering public health through all of its cutbacks and reorganization.
Jeep Is Still Serious About Clean Off-Roading
Things were pretty different in 2021, not only for Jeep and Stellantis, but across the whole automotive industry. Nearly everyone had ambitious plans for future EVs, including Jeep’s announcement at EV Day promising an all-electric vehicle in every segment (including the legendary Wrangler) by 2025. The sky was the limit … [continued]
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Study Shows Dramatic Drop In Pollution Following Switch To Electric Trains
When Caltrain switched from diesel to electric trains, the decrease in harmful black carbon pollution was dramatic.
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Closing The Loop: OnePlanet’s Solar Panel Recycling Facility Scores Major Funding Boost
In a significant move that highlights the importance of sustainability within the solar sector, OnePlanet has secured a substantial financial foundation to build its flagship solar panel recycling facility in Green Cove Springs, Florida. With a freshly closed $7 million seed funding round and an additional $14.5 million in federal … [continued]
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