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Eliminate Internal Combustion Engine in 14 Years, Massachusetts Legislator Says

Eliminate Internal Combustion Engine in 14 Years, Massachusetts Legislator Says

A bill passed by the Massachusetts Legislature seeks to lower carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, but it doesn't go far enough, a supporter said. Mandating that all cars in the state be powered by electricity in 14 years and divesting state funds from oil and natural gas companies are also needed, said state Senator Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton).

A bill passed by the Massachusetts Legislature seeks to lower carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, but it doesn't go far enough, a supporter said. Mandating that all cars in the state be powered by electricity in 14 years and divesting state funds from oil and natural gas companies are also needed, said state Senator Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton).…