Hmp10
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In terms of the environmental impact of charging your EV, a lot depends on where you are. The use of coal (one of the dirtiest fuels) to generate electricity is declining in the U.S., although there have recently been some increases in coal use in the developing world.
In Florida, where I live, our largest power company closed its last coal-fired plant last year. Right now all our electrical power is being generated by nuclear plants, natural gas-fired plants, and solar farms. In fact, Florida Power & Light is expanding its solar generation at the second-fastest rate in the nation and is on track to produce 30% of its power by solar farms by 2030.
Recently, the air quality in Naples, FL (my home) was rated among the highest in the nation.
In Florida, where I live, our largest power company closed its last coal-fired plant last year. Right now all our electrical power is being generated by nuclear plants, natural gas-fired plants, and solar farms. In fact, Florida Power & Light is expanding its solar generation at the second-fastest rate in the nation and is on track to produce 30% of its power by solar farms by 2030.
Recently, the air quality in Naples, FL (my home) was rated among the highest in the nation.
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