Articles filed under Climate Change
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Why is it taking so long to bring electric school buses into suburban fleets?Jan 28, 2023 4:54 PM - The electric vehicle, a technology in the making for decades, is one of the hottest topics of the current movement to decarbonize and fight climate change. But while personal EVs are not uncommon, electric school buses are a much rarer sight.
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The risks of -- and alternatives to -- gas stovesJan 23, 2023 5:30 AM - Amid a national furor over the suggestion of a gas stove ban, questions may linger over just how bad the traditional cooking appliance is to human health and the environment.
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Study: Big gap in carbon removal effort key to climate goals
Jan 19, 2023 7:44 AM - Researchers say efforts to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere aren't being scaled up fast enough and can't be relied on to meet crucial climate goals.
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U.S., Chinese officials discuss climate, economy, relationship
Jan 18, 2023 11:54 AM - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met on Wednesday with her Chinese counterpart and pledged an effort to manage differences and "prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict" as the two nations try to thaw relations.
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How much ComEd is looking to raise monthly bills to boost the power grid for EVs, climate changeJan 17, 2023 6:44 PM - ComEd filed for a rate increase Tuesday that would increase its delivery rates by a total of $1.5 billion over four years. If approved, the plan would increase average monthly electric bills by $4.25 each year. A decision from state regulators is expected mid-December, following the Illinois Commerce Commission's standard 11-month process.
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John Kerry tells AP he backs UAE oil chief overseeing COP28
Jan 16, 2023 8:05 AM - U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates' decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N. climate negotiations in Dubai, citing his work on renewable energy projects.
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Argonne projects work to predict climate conditions by town so all can plan accordingly
Jan 16, 2023 6:34 AM - We tend to talk about climate change as something that is happening on a global scale, but projects underway at DuPage County's Argonne National Laboratory can show you what the future climate will look like in your own town. The programs explore future climate conditions that could affect our power grid and service lines, while making the data available to the general public for community use.
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Learn about the local impact of climate change at Jan. 24 forum in AuroraJan 12, 2023 5:05 PM - The League of Women Voters Aurora Areais hosting a community forum Jan. 24 to discuss the impact of climate change in daily life.
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UAE names oil company chief to lead UN COP28 climate talks
Jan 12, 2023 1:41 PM - The United Arab Emirates on Thursday named a veteran technocrat who both leads Abu Dhabi's state-run oil company and oversees its renewable energy efforts to be the president of the upcoming United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai, highlighting the balancing act ahead for this crude-producing nation.
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How idling your vehicle -- even for just a few seconds -- contributes to climate change
Jan 10, 2023 5:30 AM - While many of us are used to idling while we wait as a train passes by, in line at the end of a school day or in the morning to heat our vehicles up, the habit creates more smog and emissions than actually stopping and restarting the engine does. We look into how much idling cars contributes to climate change, and talk to experts about alternatives.
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