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New York City is facing a shortage of curbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers, leading to frustration among EV drivers. The city plans to install 40,000 Level 2 plugs and 6,000 fast chargers by 2030, but currently, there are only around 2,200 public plugs, with uneven distribution. Gas-powered cars frequently block the chargers, and the city is working on increasing enforcement. Many EV drivers rely on street parking, and the city aims to reduce vehicle emissions and have electric cars account for 20% of new vehicle registrations by 2050. Various challenges, such as grid limitations and community input requirements, have slowed down the installation of chargers. However, the city's transportation department is already seeing increased utilization and reduced instances of charger blockage. Some EV drivers have resorted to creative solutions, such as DIY charging setups and renting home-charging spaces from neighbors. The city is also exploring innovative infrastructure options, such as lamp-post chargers and wireless charging built into the pavement. [Extracted from the article]

Federal highway officials have faced criticism for the slow rollout of a federally funded program to create a national network of electric vehicle chargers. Ohio has opened the nation's first and only electric vehicle charging station funded through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with New York expected to open another soon. The program, called the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, aims to create a coast-to-coast network of 75,000-mile electric vehicle chargers. While officials acknowledge the slow progress, they argue that the program requires careful planning and coordination with states and other agencies. The White House has set a goal of installing 500,000 EV chargers by 2030, with the aim of electric vehicles accounting for 50% of all vehicle sales by that year. Additionally, Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about the Federal Highway Administration's legal authority to implement a new rule requiring states to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. [Extracted from the article]

Reports that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is focusing his efforts on a regulation issued by the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush. Regulation to allow smokestack industries to increase harmful emissions without installing modern pollution controls; Lawsuit filed by Spitzer; Claim that the Administration failed to follow rulemaking procedures and violated the Clean Air Act.

The article discusses the report by Task Force on Air Pollution led by editor Norman Cousins on the issues regarding air pollution that affects New Yorkers. It states that the pestilent congregation make up 230,000 tons of soot and fly ash, 298,000 tons of nitrogen oxides, 597,000 tons of sulphur dioxide, 567,000 tons of hydrocarbons, and 1,536,000 tons of carbon monoxide every year. It mentions the efforts to address the air pollution issues through the air-pollution bill.

The article reports that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) will be implementing a new regulation that conforms to the new annual regional cap on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electric generation plants on January 1, 2014.

The article reports on the decision of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to repeal its regulation known as Indirect Sources of Air Contamination, effective May 19, 2013.

The article focuses on the campaigns of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to eliminate the risk of pollution exposure of school children in New York City. In 1995, NRDC launched its Dump Dirty Diesels Campaign which lessen diesel emissions. However, in 2001, NRDC found that pollution inside school buses continued to be a problem. As such, Rich Kassel, director at NRDC crafted a law signed by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg that mandates the city to filter the exhaust of school buses.

The article focuses on a debate over leaf-blowers in Westchester County in New York. A proposal to require commercial landscapers and contractors to improve emissions-friendly leaf blowers will be placed on the agenda of the state's environmental committee by 2009. The Westchester law that would require firms licensed by the U.S. government to do home improvement certify that half of their machines meet a strict emission standard by 2008 was introduced by county executive Andrew Spano.

Shares insights on the rule imposed by U.S. President George Bush's administration that will allow industrial units to make extensive upgrades without having to install anti-pollution devices; Reaction of industry and environmentalists towards the rule; Citation of the Clean Air Act; Need for a legislation concerning the pollution tax.

Focuses on the action of Governor George Pataki on the proposed federal rules that undercut the Clean Air Act in New York. Lawsuit filed by State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer challenging the planned changes; Impact of the rules on the air quality; Plan of the Bush Administration on the air quality standards.

Reports on the resolution passed by the New York state Assembly that calls on the Congressional delegation to fight proposed changes to the federal Clean Air Act. Effect of the proposed rules on the provisions of the act; Details of the New Source Review program; Reaction of the Assembly on the impact of the rules to the environment.

Reports that the Justice Department of Long Island has concluded that the government can legally go forward with Clinton administration-era clean air lawsuits against power companies. Prosecution of the civil actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; Settlement of the antitrust case against software giant Microsoft Corp.; Installation of pollution-control devices.

Presents news briefs of interest to consumers in the United States as of June 2000. Approval of a measure to lower drug prices for consumers in Maine; Agreement of Aetna U.S. Healthcare to settle a lawsuit which accused the company of providing improper financial incentives to doctors; Passage of a bill which seeks to control air pollution in New York.

Reports on a proposal by New York State Senator Owen Johnson and Assemblywoman Eileen Dugan to repeal an amendment to the 1990 Federal Clean Air Act that requires the state to implement an Employee Commute Option (ECO) program. Cost concerns; Opinions about the effectiveness of car pooling.

Reports on New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Motor Vehicles' proposal requiring motorists in the NYC metropolitan area and 13 upstate counties to have their cars and light trucks inspected every two years. Testing of motor vehicles for air pollution as mandated by the federal Clean Air Act; Cost estimates of the program.

The article reports on the approval by the New York State Environmental Board of a source review regulation that go beyond federal requirements for major stationary sources of air pollution. The regulations demand major stationary sources, such as power plants and industrial facilities, to establish pollution controls should they expand or modify operations in ways that increase emissions. The regulations will take effect 30 days after publication the "New York State Register."

The article reports on the move of New York Governor David A. Paterson in signing bills that require landlords to inform prospective tenants on indoor air quality. According to the article, the bill was designed to protect tenants from vapor intrusion and other problems by requiring indoor air testing. It stresses that the law, which will be effective within 90 days, requires landlords to provide health and safety information to prospective tenants in such cases.

The article reports that New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has issued subpoenas to five companies, charging they must provide detailed disclosures to investors on the carbon dioxide that will be emitted by several planned coal-fired power plants. The subpoenas were sent in September 2007 to AES Corp., Dominion Resources Inc., Dynegy Inc., Xcel Energy Inc. and Peabody Energy Corp. Cuomo adds they failed to disclose to shareholders the increased financial and litigation risks that would be triggered by any new construction of coal-fired plants.

Presents news briefs on environmental policy in New England and New York as of January 2004. Comments sought by the New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning a draft checklist and associated guidance to be used in reviewing proposals to mitigate impacts to wetlands as required under the federal Clean Air Act; Announcement from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Mike Leavitt and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg (R) on the budget for land acquisition in upstate watershed.

Deals with the state lawsuit filed by Eliot Spitzer, a New York attorney general against Diaz Chemical for a chemical leak at its facility that forced families from their homes. Number of families affected by the chemical leak; Health problems experienced by residents who were exposed to the leak.

Comments on pending legislation in Nassau County, New York which is aimed at reducing airborne substances. Inclusion of unlikely targets in the amendment; Regulation of lawn and garden chemicals as the real purpose of this ordinance.