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A 1960s effort to ban gas-powered cars offers lessons for today
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A 1960s effort to ban gas-powered cars offers lessons for today

In the late 1960s, California Senator Nicholas Petris nearly succeeded in banning gas-powered cars, a battle echoing today’s climate debates.

Scott W. Stern reports for Grist.

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Houston reverses plans to move away from cars under new mayor

Houston reverses plans to move away from cars under new mayor

Houston’s progress toward reducing car dependency has stalled since Mayor John Whitmire took office, impacting transit and bike infrastructure projects.

Sarah Raza reports for The Washington Post.

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Virginia to drop California’s emissions rules by year’s end

Virginia to drop California’s emissions rules by year’s end

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the state's plan to abandon California's vehicle emissions standards by the end of the year, citing an opinion from the Attorney General.

Denise Lavoie and Sarah Brumfield report for The Associated Press.

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Europe's urban revolution against cars

In a bold move, European cities are increasingly adopting strategies to reduce car usage, aiming to cut air pollution and combat climate change.

Jon Henley, Stephen Burgen, and Lisa O'Carroll report for The Guardian.

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Europe's urban revolution against cars

In a bold move, European cities are increasingly adopting strategies to reduce car usage, aiming to cut air pollution and combat climate change.

Jon Henley, Stephen Burgen, and Lisa O'Carroll report for The Guardian.

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An EV slowdown? Battery makers are cool with that

The news that big auto companies like General Motors and Ford Motor are slowing their electric vehicle rollouts has one group a bit relieved: battery-makers.

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New SUVs are ‘reversing climate progress’ by emitting more pollution than old cars

Charity calls for more taxes on SUVs, making them more expensive to operate which would provide an incentive for consumers to choose greener options.

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