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Diesel Costs Force Tennessee and Wisconsin Districts to Cut Bus Routes
economy27 days ago

Diesel Costs Force Tennessee and Wisconsin Districts to Cut Bus Routes

Soaring diesel prices are forcing school districts in Tennessee and Wisconsin to cut bus routes or add emergency funding. In Tennessee, buses have stopped running as a result of federal policy impacts, while the Algoma School District in Wisconsin added $11,000 to its budget to cover fuel costs after diesel reached $6.61 per gallon. Drivers in Maine also report 'outrageous' gas prices, blaming the administration for failing to help families.

via AlterNet|
#diesel-prices#economy#fuel-costs
DST standoff: Senate stalls Sunshine Protection Act over regional clock split
politics3 months ago

DST standoff: Senate stalls Sunshine Protection Act over regional clock split

House passage of the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent collides with Senate opposition rooted in a northern‑versus-southern regional split, as GOP critics like Sen. Tom Cotton warn against permanent DST and concerns about children in dark morning hours persist. The debate mirrors a failed 1970s attempt, with supporters arguing for more evening daylight and fewer clock changes.

via Fox News|
#daylight-saving-time#north-south-divide#politics
"Massive Investment: Transitioning US School Buses to Electric Power"
environment2 years ago

"Massive Investment: Transitioning US School Buses to Electric Power"

The US is investing nearly $1bn to replace diesel-powered school buses with electric and lower-emitting vehicles, aiming to reduce harmful air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative, part of a broader federal strategy, prioritizes communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure for charging electric vehicles and pushback from some states may hinder the Biden administration's efforts to phase out diesel school buses.

via The Guardian US|
#air-pollution#electric-vehicles#environment
"White House Allocates $1 Billion for Electric School Buses Despite Feasibility Concerns"
politics-and-environment2 years ago

"White House Allocates $1 Billion for Electric School Buses Despite Feasibility Concerns"

The Biden administration is allocating nearly $1 billion in federal grants for school districts to purchase electric and low-emission school buses, despite recent inspector general findings warning of feasibility issues. The Clean School Bus Program, created under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aims to replace existing diesel-powered buses with electric ones. However, the program's reliance on utility companies' ability to increase power supplies and construct charging stations may lead to significant delays, potentially impacting the program's effectiveness in achieving its environmental and health goals.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#clean-energy#epa
Multiple School Buses Crash in JCPS and Fayette County, No Injuries Reported
education3 years ago

Multiple School Buses Crash in JCPS and Fayette County, No Injuries Reported

Five Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) buses were involved in crashes on the first day all students returned to school, following the busing issues on the initial day. The crashes occurred at various locations throughout the day, with one involving a compact SUV and another involving two other vehicles. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in any of the incidents.

via WLKY Louisville|
#crashes#education#jcps
Multiple School Bus Crashes in Ohio and Pennsylvania Leave Students Hospitalized and Driver Dead
accidents3 years ago

Multiple School Bus Crashes in Ohio and Pennsylvania Leave Students Hospitalized and Driver Dead

Two school buses carrying Gahanna Middle School West students to the Dayton Air Force Museum for a field trip crashed on Interstate 670 west at Leonard Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Eight students were taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for precautionary measures, with at least five in stable condition. The cause of the crash is unknown.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|
#accidents#crash#gahanna
Multiple School Buses Collide Injuring Students and Driver.
accidents3 years ago

Multiple School Buses Collide Injuring Students and Driver.

Two school buses from Easley High and Gettys Middle School crashed into each other on Sheriff Mill Road, Pickens County, injuring four students and a bus driver. The injured were taken to the hospital for treatment, and parents and guardians of the children were notified of the accident. There are no serious injuries reported. Easley Police and South Carolina Highway Patrol were also on the scene.

via Fox Carolina|
#accidents#easley-high#gettys-middle-school