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Plastic pollution in the ocean may harbour novel antiobiotics

Envirotec Magazine

Plastic pollution in the ocean may serve as a source for novel antibiotics, according to a new student-led study conducted in collaboration with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The researchers incubated high and low density polyethylene plastic (the type commonly seen in grocery bags) in water near Scripps Pier in La Jolla, Calif.

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EVs For All Act would bring EV car sharing and charging to US public housing residents

Charged

The bill was inspired by the Rancho San Pedro EV Car Share Program, a pilot program developed by the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI). Many communities of color face disproportionate air pollution yet completely lack access to EV charging infrastructure or electric vehicles,” said LACI CEO Matt Petersen. “To

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How racism manifests itself in clean energy

GreenBiz

times more hazardous pollution than white people — regardless of income. Breathe 56 percent more pollution than they create. Are exposed to 50 percent higher rates of particulate pollution than the general population. Are more likely to live near highways, airports, refineries and other sources of hazardous air pollutants.

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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

In addition to monthly workshops (made virtual thanks to COVID), the Ideas Hive also coordinates public eco-tours, eco-film screenings and Umuganda Community Action days for public awareness, education and community engagement.

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How racism manifests in clean energy

LA CleanTech Incubator

times more hazardous pollution than white people — regardless of income. Breathe 56 percent more pollution than they create. Are exposed to 50 percent higher rates of particulate pollution than the general population. Are more likely to live near highways, airports, refineries and other sources of hazardous air pollutants.

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25 Green Business Ideas for the Aspiring Ecopreneur

Green Business Bureau

It began with a single urban garden and has grown into multiple garden sites, youth mentorship and education programs, on the job skills training for formerly imprisoned persons and at-risk youth with a landscaping team dedicated to building and maintaining sustainable, edible landscapes in areas with little or no access to fresh food.

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Next Up for Electrification: Heavy-Duty Trucks and Construction Machinery

GreenTechMedia

Parts of California suffer the worst air pollution in the country, including around Los Angeles. Trucks are the largest source of air pollution from vehicles, and in California are responsible for 80 percent of the diesel soot emitted despite accounting for just 2 million of the 30 million registered vehicles in the state, according to CARB.