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National Dump the Pump Day

June 17, 2022

Dump the Pump Day 2022: breakING away from gas June 17 is National Dump the Pump Day. As Americans deal with record-high gas prices, many are looking for ways to reduce their reliance on cars – and possibly live a car-free lifestyle. Why are gas prices so high? As this piece from NPR explains, two … Continued

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2022 Environmental Initiatives

April 26, 2022

New Legislation Prioritizing the Environment and Clean Transportation If you pay attention to the news, you know that the scientific community recently issued several dire warnings about how little time we have left to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Thankfully, many of our federal, state and local representatives have taken action, passing historic … Continued

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Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Published

January 20, 2021

Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available for Review and Comment

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Relationship Between Air Pollution and COVID

September 29, 2020

highlighting the need for efficient transportation While much is still unknown about COVID-19, evidence is stacking up that indicates air pollution is worsening the disease’s effects. The Hill reported earlier this month on an IOP study that found an increase in the concentration of multiple pollutants from a class known as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) … Continued

SCMAGLEV: Technology Helping to Keep America Beautiful

April 16, 2020

Superconducting Maglev technology is an extremely efficient transportation technology. Moving people efficiently and fewer cars on roads means cleaner air. Continued

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