NPR - Electric vehicles are considered cleaner than its alternatives, but fewer Americans are convinced. According to the market research firm Ipsos, the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has decreased by five percentage points since 2022. People interested in purchasing an EV remain steadfast in believing these vehicles offer an environmental benefit. It's the individuals who are not open to adopting the electric alternative who are increasingly skeptical. Here’s where that is coming from:
🚗 Charging accessibility is one of the main reasons people interested in EVs are hesitant to buy one, according to J.D. Power’s tracking.
NPR - California filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against ExxonMobil yesterday, alleging the company spent decades deceiving the public about whether plastic could be recycled. Despite knowing that recycling plastics was technically and economically challenging, the company still promoted recycling as a viable option. The lawsuit calls out ExxonMobil's attempt to blame the public for a plastic crisis the state’s top prosecutor says the company created. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state has spent over $1 billion each year to manage its plastic waste problems.
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