A school district in Michigan has made a major change that will protect both the environment and student health.
In a press release, Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, announced the introduction of 18 electric school buses and 20 chargers for Dearborn Public Schools. This marks a monumental step for the state in the fight against climate change caused by the pollution from planet-warming gases as part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s MI Healthy Climate Plan.
Rather than relying on diesel-powered buses to transport children to school, these electric buses don’t emit tailpipe pollution, saving them from breathing in harmful fumes that can lead to significant health risks like asthma and other respiratory issues. The vehicles also save the school district money on fuel, freeing up funds that can go toward other classroom resources…