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Diesel pollution maps
Exhaust from diesel trucks and buses is a leading source of harmful air pollution, and its impacts are distributed unevenly across the map.
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State of Charge
Electric cars produce lower global warming emissions and cost significantly less to fuel than the average gasoline-powered vehicle.
Explainer
EV Emissions Tool FAQ
How does the tool work and what assumptions are made?
Explainer
What is Climate Resilience?
Solving the climate crisis isn’t just about cutting carbon emissions. It’s about protecting people from harm.
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Driving Cleaner
On average, battery-electric vehicles produce roughly half the global warming emissions of comparable gasoline-powered vehicles
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Communicating Science
Since its founding, the Union of Concerned Scientists has been a leader in science and technology communication. We’ve worked with thousands of researchers and academics to help them make their work more accessible to lay audiences.
Explainer
Heavy Duty Vehicles and NOx
Heavy duty vehicles are responsible for an inordinate amount of pollution. Electrification can help.
Podcast
Out of the Lab, Into the Community
Dr. Monica Unseld details her journey from scientist to activist and discusses how science institutions can forge successful partnerships with communities.
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Electrifying Standards for New Passenger Cars and Trucks
Economic and climate modeling shows that all new vehicle sales must be electric by 2035 to prevent the worst impacts of global warming.
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What You Can Do about Disinformation
Know how to identify it, counter it, and stop it in its tracks.
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Diesel pollution in MD
Exhaust from diesel trucks and buses is a leading source of harmful air pollution that sends Delaware residents to the hospital every year.
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Diesel Pollution in CT
Exhaust from diesel trucks and buses is a leading source of harmful air pollution that sends Connecticut residents to the hospital every year.