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Air Pollution
To reduce harmful particulate matter emissions, we need fewer cars on the road—electric or otherwise, according to the findings of a recent report.
Treehugger
An opinion piece published by Urban Milwaukee argues against a proposed expansion of three miles of Interstate 94 in Milwaukee.
Urban Milwaukee
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated its new rule change will result in up to 1,258 tons of additional emissions of hazardous materials every year.
The Hill
Research shows that road asphalt exposed to heat and sunlight may eventually become a significant emissions source.
The Guardian
The environmental gains at the beginning of the pandemic were only temporary., and there are signs more signs every day that the economy will be dirtier than ever in the future.
National Geographic
California is the first state to require manufacturers to produce zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
NRDC
As economies begin to reopen around the world, some cities are taking action to prevent widespread gridlock.
The New York Times
It’s time to harness technology for cleaner, healthier, and safer cities.
CNU Public Square
A Trump administration decision not to tighten Clean Air Act restrictions on soot pollution will have more consequences for Black Americans.
Vox
A new study conducted in Chelsea, Massachusetts is the first to quantify the effects of natural gas leaks on the health of urban trees.
Inside Climate News
Contentious policy revisions at the Environmental Protection Agency roll back data-guided policies under the Trump administration.
Nature
Riding a bicycle is not only a coping mechanism; it's also a way to protect ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Star
We can't go back to the way of life that makes pollution and climate change acceptable, according to multiple articles published on and around Earth Day. It's time for change.
Los Angeles Times
During the outbreak, the agency will allow companies to monitor themselves for pollution violations.
The New York Times
More people are driving less and staying at home. The result is significant improvements in air quality in cities across the country.
The New York Times
Everyone pays a high price for the congestion and pollution of car dependence, according to this article, so maybe drivers should start paying more for the privilege.
Honolulu Civil Beat
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania took the dramatic step of officially declaring racism a public health threat. Public policy has yet to mitigate the city's worsening air quality, however.
CityLab
Ambitious talk from the mayor of Los Angeles.
Financial Times via Inside Climate News
Despite the decades-long activities of environmental justice advocates in the Motor City, low-income and people of color bear the brunt of pollution in Detroit.
OneZero via Medium
The known quantity of the EZ Pass system could prevent innovations in congestion pricing that would prevent the challenges since London enacted a similar policy.
Wired
