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409 mentions for advocacy area: Electric Transportation
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“Georgia is home to 41 coal ash impoundments that are threatening our waterways. Seven of the state's 11 plants have been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for dam safety; all but one of these were found to pose a significant or high hazard to nearby communities and waterways”
The article examines the environmental and health impacts of diesel-powered school buses in metro Atlanta, where virtually all 6,000 buses use diesel fuel. It discusses how schoolchildren are exposed to harmful particulate matter from bus emissions…
“SACE is committed to diversifying our region's fuel mix, whether it be with sustainably-produced biodiesel or further deployment of electric vehicles, are important steps for public health, the environment and for national security.”
“This is the only state-of-the-art biodiesel fueling station located in metro Atlanta. We are very pleased to offer biodiesel to the local community and available as consumers need it. Our biodiesel is produced in the most environmentally sustainable way possible.”
“We applaud Duke Energy for taking decisive action today to permanently close the troubled Crystal River Nuclear Plant inherited as part of the Duke-Progress merger last summer.”
“It's key to have local governments commit to meaningful targets to move the needle backwards on carbon emissions. It's key to have cities like Miami show leadership. It shows the state of Florida, that has yet to take on any targets toward carbon emissions, that it's possible and it's important to do to avoid the worst implication of climate change.”
Knoxville's religious community is embracing environmental activism through faith-based stewardship initiatives, with SACE coordinating an interfaith effort centered on energy concerns and TVA policies. Churches are participating in programs like the Green Power Switch and conducting…
John Noel, a Nashville businessman and environmentalist, has purchased a Honda Insight hybrid vehicle that achieves up to 70 miles per gallon, combining gasoline and electric power. The article profiles the vehicle's efficiency features, environmental benefits,…
“I'm kind of like a market maker in this sector, and it's a good time to be an auctioneer”
“I think it's a recognized challenge that needs to be solved. These maintenance issues with legacy Proterra transit buses are problematic for the cities dealing with them. Still, from a market perspective, they are bumps in the road to electrification we can learn from.”
A letter to the editor argues against the Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008, which would increase offshore oil drilling and oil sands production. The writer advocates for conservation, efficiency, and renewable alternatives as long-term solutions…
Op-ed arguing that U.S. energy policy should prioritize energy efficiency, conservation, and clean renewable energy sources rather than continuing an oil-biased agenda. The author advocates for advanced transportation technologies like plug-in hybrids, solar water heating, and…
“We need to relieve our dependence on energy sources that have sapped our economy dry. We need affordable cars that go further on a tank of gas. And lastly, we need a comprehensive American energy production plan that increases our energy independence and boosts our economy.”
John Noel, president of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, argues that offshore drilling is an ineffective and environmentally damaging approach to energy independence. He advocates instead for fuel-efficiency standards, renewable energy tax credits, and clean-car…
“It's a false tradeoff to say that we must undertake dangerous offshore drilling activities or see an increase in oil imports from potentially hostile regimes. People want to see a future that eliminates U.S. oil extraction from both locations, and we are seeking the brightest minds to map out a bridge to that future.”
