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Electric Vehicle Incentives In 8 US States

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In the US, the federal tax credit for electric vehicles has been cut in half from $ 7,500 to $ 3,750 for both Tesla and GM. Now, the current administration looks like it’s turning its back on clean cars. In the future, there could be some hope things change. But with the federal tax credit currently winding down, it’s worth investigating what electric car incentives also exist on the state level

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Environmentalists Call On Governor To Ban All Types of Fracking, Not Just Some

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Two bills currently moving through the legislature (SB 7064 and HB 7029) would ban two types of fracking but not a third type called matrix acidizing. The matrix acidizing process injects acid into …

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Environmentalists Say Bill Being Considered by Texas Senate Would Let Companies Dump Fracking Waste Into Waterways

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Environmental groups are warning that a bill passed by the Texas House and now awaiting discussion in the Texas Senate would give fracking companies a license to pollute the state’s waterways. House …

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Educate The EV Masses — Encore!

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encoreIt’s time to help auto buyers to learn more about EVs

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Before water reaches your tap, Cleveland runs thousands of tests and closely monitors Lake Erie

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Readings also are taken from bouys about 15 miles out where dead zones — areas with low oxygen levels in the water — tend to form. The city shares that data with other water systems along the lake …

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Have Fun, Save Money: Here’s How to Change Your Oil

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Before step two, be sure to examine the area for oil leaks. If any are found, consider having your vehicle inspected by a mechanic. Situate your oil receptacle—five-gallon bucket, oil drain pan …

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Palm oil in line for weekly gain on stronger U.S. soyoil

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KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian palm oil futures rose during the first half of trade on Friday, in line for a third day of gains in four, tracking strength in U.S. soyoil on the Chicago Board …

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100 million people face severe weather while states pummeled by tornadoes brace for more – CNN

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  1. 100 million people face severe weather while states pummeled by tornadoes brace for more  CNN
  2. LIVE: Damaging storms spin up tornadoes in Mississippi during 2nd day of severe weather outbreak  AccuWeather.com
  3. ‘First relatively widespread weather threat’ to blow through central, southern Iowa on Wednesday  Des Moines Register
  4. The South braces for severe weather and possible strong tornadoes through Saturday evening  Washington Post
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ENGIE North America Announces 160 Megawatt Texas Wind Farm

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ENGIE North America, the local subsidiary of French multinational utility company ENGIE, announced this week that it has started construction of the 160 megawatt (MW) Jumo Hill Wind Project in Texas, which is expected to be completed and brought online by spring of

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