Category Archives: Air Pollution

Transportation: Cost and Environmental Pollution

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Tara

  Image by biofriendly No matter what form of transportation you use, one of the key things you should factor in is cost to you and the environment.  How much does it cost to run that vehicle?  How much is … Continue reading →

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Hydrocarbons Polluting the Air We Breathe

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Tara

  Image by biofriendly  Even with the large volume of hybrids and electric vehicles being driven around the U.S. every day, there are still millions and millions of  hydrocarbon-based gasoline and diesel vehicles adding to our poor air quality.  For example, these types of vehicles are reportedly … Continue reading →

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Emissions update on America’s Port

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Tara

  Image from PortofLosAngeles.org America’s Port, aka the Port of Los Angeles, is making headway on its quest to significantly lower emissions and improve air quality.  This is even despite it being one of the largest U.S. Harbors, handling more cargo and international shipments in just a … Continue reading →

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