Climate Transportation
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![A gas station sign in California shows prices almost reaching $7.]()
![A gas station sign in California shows prices almost reaching $7.]()
Why high gas prices aren’t necessarily good for the climate
Price spikes alone don't change our driving habits — but an increase in the gas tax might.
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![A semi truck with exhaust coming out of pipes that cover a man using an asthma inhaler; inhaler prescription label in background]()
![A semi truck with exhaust coming out of pipes that cover a man using an asthma inhaler; inhaler prescription label in background]()
Switching to zero-emission cars and trucks could save more than 100,000 lives over the next three decades
The American Lung Association report also estimates $1.2 trillion savings in health care costs
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![High gas prices are displayed at a Shell station on March 7, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.]()
![High gas prices are displayed at a Shell station on March 7, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.]()
Shell directors sued for ‘failing to prepare company for net zero’
Environmental law organization ClientEarth brings action and urges other shareholders to join.
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![a dark-colored car park at a red and white charging station for electric vehicles in front of a sign stating prices]()
![a dark-colored car park at a red and white charging station for electric vehicles in front of a sign stating prices]()
High gas prices have a lot more people searching for electric vehicles
But not everyone can afford to buy a new (or used) EV.
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![black and white photo of top halves of two semi trucks with smoke coming out of exhaust pipes]()
![black and white photo of top halves of two semi trucks with smoke coming out of exhaust pipes]()
Critics respond to EPA’s new plan to rein in pollution from heavy-duty trucks
Reducing harmful emissions isn't the same as eliminating them, they say
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![the back of a USPS mail truck with blue eagle logo and brake lights. In the background, palm trees and blue skies]()
![the back of a USPS mail truck with blue eagle logo and brake lights. In the background, palm trees and blue skies]()
The Postal Service plans to spend billions on gas-powered vehicles
The Postal Service's decision is a major blow to the Biden administration’s climate goals.
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![Two 18-wheeler trucks pass through a neighborhood below an orange sky with a basketball hoop in the foreground.]()
![Two 18-wheeler trucks pass through a neighborhood below an orange sky with a basketball hoop in the foreground.]()
The Biden administration is updating truck pollution standards
"We really should have been doing this yesterday"
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Biden administration could finally define what ‘clean’ manufacturing is
The federal government wants to use its massive buying power to clean up heavy industry.
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![Black silhouette of small plane flying towards airport lights]()
![Black silhouette of small plane flying towards airport lights]()
A California county moves to protect children from lead poisoning — but some aren’t ready for the solution
Decision to ban sale of leaded aviation fuel triggers pushback from FAA and pilots.
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![Woman charging a royal blue electric Chevy Silverado with seafood restaurant in background]()
![Woman charging a royal blue electric Chevy Silverado with seafood restaurant in background]()
The American dream is now a huge electric truck
Carmakers no longer worry that EVs aren’t tough enough to market during the Super Bowl.
