Our country is going to rapidly deploy and manufacture clean energy technologies to a scale never seen before, thanks in large part to historic laws passed by the Biden-Harris administration and Congress. This shift is already unleashing new jobs and economic opportunities around the country, but many communities reliant on fossil fuel production – coal, […]

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When making any decision, we often find ourselves weighing the pros and cons of an action – the benefits versus the cost. The official practice, referred to as “benefit-cost analysis,” is not only used by individuals and businesses, but also by the federal government when determining funding for a program or initiative. In simple terms, when the benefits exceed the cost of an investment, federal funding may be made available.

Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative and Roya Alkafaji, Manager, Healthy Communities What Happened: The State of New Jersey published an interactive map showing potential sources of lead exposure for any given address in the state. Currently, the map specifically looks at lead-based paint in housing, though the State has plans to expand this […]

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Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative and Roya Alkafaji, Manager, Healthy Communities What Happened: The State of New Jersey published an interactive map showing potential sources of lead exposure for any given address in the state. Currently, the map specifically looks at lead-based paint in housing, though the State has plans to expand this […]

The post Mapping Lead: New Jersey State map as a backbone for real progress on lead first appeared on EDF Health.

Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative and Roya Alkafaji, Manager, Healthy Communities What Happened: The State of New Jersey published an interactive map showing potential sources of lead exposure for any given address in the state. Currently, the map specifically looks at lead-based paint in housing, though the State has plans to expand this […]

The post Mapping Lead: New Jersey State map as a backbone for real progress on lead first appeared on EDF Health.

After much anticipation, New York is taking a significant step to accelerate the rollout of zero-emission trucks and buses.

After much anticipation, New York is taking a significant step to accelerate the rollout of zero-emission trucks and buses.

After much anticipation, New York is taking a significant step to accelerate the rollout of zero-emission trucks and buses. 

After much anticipation, New York is taking a significant step to accelerate the rollout of zero-emission trucks and buses. 

Electric vehicles already make up 6.7% of vehicles today, and it is anticipated that they will see enormous growth over the next decade. A new tax in SB 1070 would create an annual license tax of $200 for Florida electric vehicle owners, making it one of the highest in the nation.

Electric vehicles already make up 6.7% of vehicles today, and it is anticipated that they will see enormous growth over the next decade. A new tax in SB 1070 would create an annual license tax of $200 for Florida electric vehicle owners, making it one of the highest in the nation.

Written by Alexandra Zissu

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