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While electrification might suit such transportation modes as trucking, many say rail might not be a good fit. Much of the effort to decarbonize the U.S. freight rail industry has focused on the use of battery-electric or hydrogen-powered locomotives. The industry is also looking into increasing network capacity via technology as a way to improve rail service and encourage more volumes to rail from truck. But should the electrification of the freight rail network be viewed as another way the in...

The costs to electrify freight rail in the U.S., albeit expensive, extend beyond strictly capital costs to questions about electric grid reliability and how best to address decarbonization.

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She told U.S. lawmakers that history would hold them accountable if they fail to take action. "We the young people are the ones who are going to write about you in history books. We are the ones who will decide how you will be remembered. So my advice for you is to choose wisely," Thunberg said. President Joe Biden addressed a global climate summit on Thursday and stressed the importance of global cooperation to solve the climate crisis. Republicans on the committee accused Democrats of...

She told U.S. lawmakers that history would hold them accountable if they fail to take action. "We the young people are the ones who are going to write about you in history books. We are the ones who will decide how you will be remembered. So my advice for you is to choose wisely," Thunberg said. Republicans on the committee accused Democrats of using what they said were fear tactics "to scare people to action regarding climate change." South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman, the oversight subcommitt...

Choose wisely: Greta Thunberg warns House lawmakers on their legacies, urges end to fossil fuel subsidies Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY Replay Video UP NEXT WASHINGTON — Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg called tax breaks for the fossil fuel industry a "disgrace" in testimony to Congress at an Earth Day hearing on subsidies.  The 18-year-old activist from Sweden told the House Oversight Committee in the hearing on "The Role of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Preventing Action on ...

Janssen Showcases Phase 2 Nipocalimab (M281) Data in Adults with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) at the 2021 American Academy of Neurology Virtual Meeting Full results from the Vivacity-MG study to be presented for the first time during an oral presentation News provided by Share this article Share this article TITUSVILLE, N.J., April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced the full results from the Phase 2 Vivacity-MG study of the...

Delta Flights Help to Protect Forests and Empower Women in Guatemala Booking a flight? Support conservation and communities while youre at it. Why Global Citizens Should Care Carbon offset programs allow governments, companies, and individuals to minimize their environmental impact. The United Nations Global Goal 13 for climate action urges countries to offset their emissions on their way to achieving zero emissions in the years ahead. You can join us in taking action to help protect the enviro...

The Aspen Institute’s Energy and Environment Program (EEP) has a more than 50 year track record of working on hard-to-address energy and environmental issues. EEP’s approach is grounded in the Aspen Institute’s philosophy that humanity makes progress when thinkers and do’ers from different backgrounds and perspectives come together to solve critical problems. The program also embraces the power of artful convenings with open minded individuals to illuminate new and innovative pathways f...

You are here Home > What We Do > Topics > How the United States Can Achieve a Green and Equitable Recovery How the United States Can Achieve a Green and Equitable Recovery February 24, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ESTOnline A conversation with climate and energy experts to discuss what a green and equitable recovery in the United States should look like. Join the conversation:@WRIClimate As the United States looks to rebuild from the economic recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, federal l...