California's electric car boom reduces pollution – but not everywhere

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A programme to increase electric vehicle adoption in California increased air pollution in lower-income communities and communities of colour – groups that are less likely to own electric cars

A rise in the number of electric vehicles in California seems to have increased fine particulate matter air pollution from power plants, even as CO2 and other types of air pollution have decreased.

An analysis found disadvantaged communities, which are least likely to own electric vehicles, are most likely to see an increase in pollutants in their neighbourhoods.at the University of California, Berkeley. By adding to demand …

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