Opinion: Transport Officials Should Embrace Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurements, Not Fight Them

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By Kevin DeGoodDec 19, 2023, 12:00 am607 ptsTrending
Transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gases in the United States. And within the transportation sector, the overwhelming majority of planet-warming emissions come from light duty vehicles like cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The reason is simple: Americans drive a lot. Achieving…

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