https://gizmodo.com/evs-are-clearing-the-air-in-california-but-only-for-ri-1850402509

#BusinessAsUsual #GreenConsumption: PM2.5 #pollution increased in 17% of the #disadvantaged areas studied. This is because #poorer Californias are more likely to live near #fossilfuel infrastructure, “contain 50% of California natural #gas #power plants,” and are more likely to live in high #traffic areas and are therefore exposed to pollution that comes from #tires.

EVs Are Clearing the Air in California, but Only for Rich Neighborhoods

More electric vehicles could actually worsen air pollution in some of the poorest areas in the state, a study found.

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