Current:Home > ScamsA Seismic Pollution Shift Presents a New Problem in Illinois’ Climate Fight -Clarity Finance Guides
A Seismic Pollution Shift Presents a New Problem in Illinois’ Climate Fight
View
Date:2025-04-25 11:02:12
Coal’s role in Illinois has drastically declined, and that’s good news for climate change. But it’s not that simple. As the economy grows, as Amazon deliveries increase and Uber and Lyft take a bite out of public transit ridership, another global warming culprit is rising: cars and trucks. They’re the No. 1 source of carbon dioxide emissions in the state, and the solution faces resistance from fossil fuel interests. Read the story.
veryGood! (3)
Related
- What to watch: O Jolie night
- Teen Mom's Kailyn Lowry Engaged to Elijah Scott After Welcoming Twins
- Why Do Efforts To Impose Higher Taxes On Empty Homes In Honolulu Keep Stalling?
- USM removed the word ‘diverse’ from its mission statement. Faculty reps weren’t consulted
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
- Body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch is recovered from wreckage of superyacht, coast guard says
- Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally
- Biden speaks with Netanyahu as US prods Israel and Hamas to come to agreement on cease-fire deal
- Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
- California woman fed up with stolen mail sends Apple AirTag to herself to catch thief
Ranking
- Trump suggestion that Egypt, Jordan absorb Palestinians from Gaza draws rejections, confusion
- BMW recalls over 720,000 vehicles due to water pump malfunction that may cause a fire
- Methamphetamine disguised as shipment of watermelons seized at US-Mexico border in San Diego
- USA flag football QB says he's better at the sport than Patrick Mahomes 'because of my IQ'
- US appeals court rejects Nasdaq’s diversity rules for company boards
- Broncos install Bo Nix as first rookie Week 1 starting QB since John Elway
- Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch Confirmed Dead After Body Recovered From Sunken Yacht
- Who's performed at the DNC? Lil Jon, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, more hit the stage
Recommendation
Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
US home sales ended a 4-month slide in July amid easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
Family of Gov. Jim Justice, candidate for US Senate, reaches agreement to avoid hotel foreclosure
Lynn Williams already broke her gold medal. She's asking IOC for a new one.
Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
Fashion at the DNC: After speech, Michelle Obama's outfit has internet buzzing
Judges dismiss suit alleging Tennessee’s political maps discriminate against communities of color
Cristiano Ronaldo starts Youtube channel, gets record 1 million subscribers in 90 minutes