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Dec 05 2023
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Governor signs directive to change all state vehicles to green energy
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A new plan to transition all state-owned vehicles to ZEVs (zero emission vehicles) is going forward. This would apply to all light-duty vehicles, like cars, vans, SUVs, and cruisers by the end of the decade. Heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and other industrial vehicles will have until 2040 to make the change. The executive directive that set this in motion was signed by
WLNSDec 06 2023
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Whitmer signs order to transition state-owned fleet to zero-emission vehicles
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Directive on Wednesday that will transition all state-owned vehicles to zero-emission vehicles, with a goal of lowering fuel costs and reducing air pollution. In Executive Directive 2023-5, Whitmer orders all light-duty vehicles be switched to zero emission by 2033, and all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles transitioned by 2040. The
ABC 57Dec 04 2023
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MON: EPA finalizes sweeping changes to methane rule, + More
Over the weekend, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham joined the Environmental Protection Agency to announce a final decision putting in place safeguards to slash methane and other harmful pollution from the oil and gas industry across the United States. “New Mexico embarked on drafting our oil and gas rules at a time when the United States’ climate leadership was lagging. Thanks to President
KUNMDec 05 2023
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Whitmer orders state government to only buy zero-emission vehicles
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - State government agencies are required to replace aging vehicles with electric or other zero-emission models under a new director. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the order Tuesday, mandating a transition to an entirely zero-emission fleet. All cars and light-duty vehicles must be zero emissions by 2033 while medium and heavy duty vehicles must transition by 2040. Whitmer
ABC 12Dec 02 2023
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Diesel spill in Tarkio River near Stanton sparks cleanup efforts after bridge collapse
About 100 gallons of diesel and other pollutants flowed down the Tarkio River early Friday morning when a bridge on a private drive collapsed and a fertilizer spreader entered the waterway. According to a release from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, an unknown amount of mono ammonium phosphate, sulfur and potash spilled into the river 1 mile north of Stanton. DNR field staff reported
Yahoo NewsDec 02 2023
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Diesel spill in Tarkio River near Stanton sparks cleanup efforts after bridge collapse
About 100 gallons of diesel and other pollutants flowed down the Tarkio River early Friday morning when a bridge on a private drive collapsed and a fertilizer spreader entered the waterway. According to a release from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, an unknown amount of mono ammonium phosphate, sulfur and potash spilled into the river 1 mile north of Stanton. DNR field staff reported
Des Moines RegisterJan 22 2024
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2024 Voter Guide: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Energy & the Environment
Updated February 28, 2024
What have the 2024 presidential candidates said about energy and the environment?
A majority of Americans say that global climate change is affecting their local community. Two-thirds of Americans support the increased development of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, by federal incentives. The same share also supports taking steps to
AllSides StaffDec 01 2023
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New York City Planning An Additional $15 Fee For Drivers In The Name Of Climate Change
It’s almost as if New York City is doing everything it can to push residents out. Under a new traffic congestion plan released by city officials on Thursday, the city is looking into charging drivers an additional $15 fee for anyone wanting to travel south of 60th street during the daytime. The goal is to use the funds to help upgrade the city’s mass transit system, while also – you guessed it
OutKickDec 05 2023
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer orders all state vehicles to be 100% electric
(FOX NEWS) -- Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Tuesday forcing the state government's entire fleet of vehicles, both light-duty and heavy-duty, to transition to zero-emission. Under Whitmer's actions, Michigan's state agencies fbannmust convert all state-owned light-duty vehicles to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2033 and all medium and heavy-duty
WNDDec 05 2023
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Michigan Gov Whitmer orders state government fleet to be 100% electric
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Tuesday forcing the state government's entire fleet of vehicles, both light-duty and heavy-duty, to transition to zero-emission. Under Whitmer's actions, Michigan's state agencies must convert all state-owned light-duty vehicles to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2033 and all medium and heavy-duty vehicles by 2040. The
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