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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Aliya Uteuova

US to invest $1bn in plan to move from diesel to electric school buses

Diesel emissions have been linked to higher rates of asthma, cancer and school absenteeism.
Diesel emissions have been linked to higher rates of asthma, cancer and school absenteeism. Photograph: Chris Granger/AP

The US has announced nearly $1bn in grants to replace diesel-powered school buses with electric and lower-emitting vehicles.

The Environmental Protection Agency will disburse funds to 280 school districts serving 7 million children across the country in an effort to curb harmful air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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