The hidden environmental costs of transitioning to electric vehicles - NPR
WEBJan 29, 2023 · The Biden administration is trying to move Americans away from gas-powered cars, but replacing every internal combustion engine with a battery brings its own environmental cost. A new report...
The role of natural gas in reaching net-zero emissions in the …
WEBAug 12, 2022 · Replacing coal with natural gas has contributed to recent emissions reductions in the electric sector, but there are questions about the near- and long-term roles for gas under deep...
Electric Vehicles Contribute Fewer Emissions Than Gasoline …
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · A: Yes. Electric vehicles typically release fewer greenhouse gas emissions than internal combustion engine vehicles during their life cycles, even after accounting for the increased energy...
The Hidden Health Costs of Gas-Fired Power Plants - RMI
WEBOct 18, 2022 · A growing number of states and regulators are directing utilities to look for alternatives to proposed gas-fired power plants, citing environmental justice and community health impacts. Clean energy portfolios reduce energy costs while saving billions of dollars in community health burdens.
One of the biggest myths about EVs is busted in new study
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Electric vehicles are responsible for fewer greenhouse gas emissions across their entire life cycle than gas-powered vehicles, a new report confirms.
A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals
WEBMar 14, 2024 · Utilities in PJM have been preparing to retire roughly 40,000 megawatts of mostly coal, gas and oil-burning power plants this decade as states seek to transition away from fossil fuels.
Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, and Electric Vehicles
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · All economic development projects have negative impacts. The issue is: How do these impacts compare to the positive impacts and, in the case of renewable energy projects, how do they compare to fossil fuel alternatives? A critical issue in decarbonization will also be the role of the electrical grid itself.
EV batteries hurt the environment. Gas cars are still worse - NPR
WEBMay 9, 2024 · The answer is no. Here's why. Batteries do more harm upfront – then less year after year. With all that's required to mine and process minerals — from giant diesel trucks to fossil-fuel-powered...
Human Health & Environmental Impacts of the Electric Power …
WEBDec 18, 2023 · SO 2 is a highly reactive gas that is generated primarily from coal-fired power plants. In addition to contributing to the formation of acid rain and fine particle (PM 2.5) pollution, SO 2 emissions are linked with a number of adverse effects to human health and ecosystems.
About the U.S. Electricity System and its Impact on the …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · More broadly, several solutions can help reduce the negative environmental impacts associated with generating electricity, including: Energy efficiency. End-users can meet some of their needs by adopting energy-efficient technologies and practices.