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Electric vehicles reduce carbon pollution in all U.S. states

by Karin Kirk September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

Even an EV charged on West Virginia’s coal-dominated grid will still reduce carbon dioxide pollution by around 30%.

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The little-known, massive advantage that renewables hold over coal

by Karin Kirk May 30, 2023May 26, 2023

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Is this the beginning of the end for gasoline?

by Karin Kirk May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

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Which state is winning at renewable energy production?

by Karin Kirk February 23, 2023May 1, 2023