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EPA & International Motorsports Association to Host Green Racing Science Technology, Engineering and Math Event…

ATLANTA, Georgia — On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partnering with the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) to host the Green Racing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) event at East Hall High School located at 3534 East Hall Road, Gainesville, GA 30507. Scientists and Engineers … [continued]

DALL.E creation by Carolyn Fortuna/ CleanTechnica

American Climate Corps Has Already Put 15,000 Young Americans to Work

During Climate Week, Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Continued Progress on the American Climate Corps Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps Announce a New Environmental Justice Climate Corps; the Department of Housing and Urban Development Joins the Interagency American Climate Corps Initiative Since taking office, President Biden has delivered on the most ambitious climate, … [continued]

Volvo Trucks North America has successfully delivered 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks across several fleets, as part of a $21.5M funding initiative supported by the U.S. EPA and South Coast AQMD. Image courtesy of Volvo Trucks

Volvo Trucks Delivers 70 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks in California

Volvo Trucks North America has successfully delivered 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a $21.5M funding initiative supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD). The project, named “SWITCH-ON,” has deployed these zero-tailpipe emission trucks to several … [continued]

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State of Electric School Buses — 2024 Edition

Data shows leaders and laggards for total electric school buses and combined investments driving electric school bus conversion. By Danny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG Foundation, U.S. PIRG Education Fund Introduction Each year, more than 490,000 school buses shuttle children back and forth across the United States –to school, field trips, sporting events … [continued]

The ARIES platform combines renewable energy and grid hardware with virtual emulation to replicate complex energy system challenges. Photo by Josh Bauer and Bryan Bechtold, NREL.

NRDC Report: Climate Law to Slash Power Sector Emissions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The climate legislation and pollution standards adopted during the Biden administration have put the U.S. power sector on track to make unprecedented progress in cutting carbon dioxide emissions. The power sector is now on track for a 65 percent cut by 2030 in carbon emissions from 2005 … [continued]

Atlanta Motorsports Park partners with Hannah Solar to power the future; our newly installed solar panels are set to revolutionize our energy efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the world of motorsports. Image courtesy of Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP).

Atlanta Motorsports Park Amps Up Its Dawsonville Track Campus With 358kW Solar Array

A large solar farm is coming to Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP), a premier motorsports club in Dawsonville renowned for its F1-style road course and thrilling karting course. Located in Dawsonville, Ga., the AMP campus is adding solar power through an array of 747 panels, generating 480 watts per panel, for … [continued]

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Biden–Harris Administration Announces $4.3 Billion in Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across…

Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces 25 selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as … [continued]