Hear that? It’s the sound of leaf blower bans
As restrictions spread, neighborhoods are getting quieter — and cleaner.
Tag: carbon emissions
Lawn equipment spews ‘shocking’ amount of air pollution, new data shows
'Really inefficient engine technology is, pound for pound, more polluting than cars and trucks.'
Electric vehicle sales in US hit the accelerator pedal
Over 670,000 EVs were sold in just the first half of 2023, with Florida now ranking second in cumulative EV ...
Prescribed fires can help keep carbon out of atmosphere; Floridians waiting for program to rebuild homes
The fire-inspired new growth and natural regeneration process balances out the amount of carbon released by the fire.
Boosting EV market share to 67% of US car sales is a huge leap – but automakers can meet EPA’s tough new standards
Updated standards are necessary to ensure that the U.S. can keep pace with EV adoption around the world.
Biden’s new vehicle emissions rules could speed the EV revolution
Under a sweeping set of vehicle emissions rules, EVs would make up as much as two-thirds of all U.S. car ...
Immediate action is needed to ensure ‘a livable future for all,’ UN report says
This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. By Joseph Winters, Grist Current and future risks ...