Exxon Scientists Predicted Global Warming in 1970’s

chemgator · Dec 26, 2024 at 8:56 PM

okeechobee said: ↑

Elon will probably have us on Mars by that time. I'm not overly worried.
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Are you looking forward to breathing the fresh air on Mars?

l_boy · Dec 27, 2024 at 3:54 PM

chemgator said: ↑

Are you looking forward to breathing the fresh air on Mars?
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I’ll contribute to the gofundme to send Okee there.

chemgator · Dec 27, 2024 at 5:27 PM

A trucking company in Pennsylvania was caught modifying its fleet of trucks to bypass environmental controls.

Trucking company to face consequences after endangering public health: 'The government's prosecution is a welcome sign for all people...'

A Pennsylvania trucking company is set to be fined and placed on probation for illegally modifying a fleet of diesel trucks to evade mandated pollution controls.

New Oxford-based Frock Bros. Trucking pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy and violating the Clean Air Act. It will be sentenced Jan. 9. Prosecutors recommended an $80,000 fine and two years' probation; the maximum penalty is a $250,000 fine and five months' probation, the Hanover Evening Sun reported.

In late 2018, the company contracted Lititz mechanic Leon Martin to disable emission control components on eight trucks. Frock also had Martin tamper with the factory-installed and federally required onboard diagnostic equipment, enabling the machines to operate without emission control devices.

Non-electric vehicles produce harmful carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, unburned hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter, which negatively impact humans and the environment. Since 1996, vehicles have been equipped with onboard diagnostics, which can detect problems before they affect drivability or become visible.
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chemgator · Dec 27, 2024 at 6:15 PM

France is mandating that all large parking lots be covered with solar panels. Impressive for a country with nuclear power.

Government announces new law that could drastically change parking lots nationwide — here's what you need to know

France is taking a major step toward renewable energy by requiring large parking lots to install solar canopies.

As The Progress Playbook reported, France first announced this policy in 2023 and finalized it recently. It will apply to outdoor parking areas larger than 1,500 square meters, with the aim of expanding the country's clean energy output.

Under the new law, most large parking lots will soon be covered by solar panels, transforming them into mini power plants. This mandate aligns with France's goal to accelerate renewable energy adoption and reduce reliance on dirty energy sources, such as coal and gas.

France already boasts one of the world's cleanest power grids, with nuclear energy supplying 65% of the country's electricity in 2023, according to Statista. Renewable energy sources such as hydro, wind, and solar also play a significant role, with solar accounting for 5% of the mix. However, this mandate aims to increase solar's share in the grid while reducing the country's 8% reliance on fossil fuels.
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