EU “Zero Pollution” Plan Offers Role For Cities But Is Vague On Limits
Joint statement on behalf of Transport & Environment and the Clean Cities Campaign
Premature Deaths
Renewable Energy Doesn’t Get More In Subsidies Than Fossil & Nuclear Energy Have Gotten, &…
A highly misleading anti-cleantech talking point is that renewable energy “relies on government subsidies,” and that all of the renewable energy growth in recent years is attributable to them. In actuality, fossil fuels and nuclear power have been receiving government support for much longer than renewable energy has. They have received much more government subsidy historically speaking than renewables. And these dirty energy options continue to receive a tremendous amount of government support even though they are overripe industries in many regards.
10 Reasons The Republican Attacks On Clean Energy & Electric Vehicles Are So Smart
Republicans are interesting creatures. There are the voters, and then there are the politicians. The voters like things like clean air, jobs, Social Security, and ice cream. The politicians, on the other hand, like to let corporations pollute as much as they want, have been known to crash a global economy from time to time1, seem to always be looking for a way to “legitimately” cut holes in the social safety net (note: they’re working on a super clever attempt to do this right now), and like to melt ice cream via flamethrowers when the ice cream eater isn’t looking. But hey, in the spirit of Monday, below are 10 reasons the latest Republican attacks on clean energy and electric vehicles might actually be a good thing.
Study: Diesel Exhaust Tied To 38,000 Early Deaths A Year
Roughly 38,000 people die prematurely every year worldwide as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust, according to new research from the Environmental Health Analytics. Importantly, this figure will continue climbing over the coming years if decisive action isn’t taken, according to the researchers involved.
Death — Meh
Well, it’s a pretty philosophical topic when you get down to it — we’re all going to die, it’s up for debate whether we have any control over when or how we die, and it’s up for debate if dying prematurely is a negative thing or doesn’t matter at all. But, basically, I assume what most people assume — we should do what we can to avoid “premature” death and we should do what we can to not cause other people and animals premature death.
Air Pollution Is The Deadliest Form Of Pollution, & Cost World $225 Billion In Lost…
A new report from the World Bank has concluded that air pollution is the deadliest form of pollution, and the fourth leading cause of premature deaths worldwide, while costing the global economy about $225 billion in lost labor income in 2013. *Scroll down to view an infographic outlining the cost … [continued]
Savings From UK Walking & Cycling = £1 Million A Day — While Increasing Health
The first thing I think of when I read a post about walking and cycling is the savings from better health. I have a visceral reaction to the smell of gasoline. Even a whiff can trigger a headache. I am grateful for every quiet, nontoxic pedestrian pathway, the bicyclist whizzing … [continued]
EPA Sets New Air Pollution Standards for Coal-Fired Power Plants
In an effort to stop air pollution from coal-fired power plants in the eastern United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a new regulation that replaces a 2005 regulation known as the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR).
