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You want it? You got it!

Ruth Brandt, 19th May 09

Although as yet unofficial, an exciting new development is expected when President Obama will soon – probably later today – announces new federal rules for automobile emissions and mileage standards. » Read more...

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The EPA finds greenhouse gases to be dangerous, but what does that mean?

Ruth Brandt, 28th March 09

In a landmark move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to declare an “endangerment finding” on GHGs, meaning they officially acknowledge them to be a threat to human health, and are therefore required to regulate them under the Clean Air Act (CAA). » Read more...

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Nano unveiled in India- Does it have a sustainable future?

Aparna Sridhar, 25th March 09

On Monday, the highly publicized Tata Motors Nano  automobile was launched in Mumbai. » Read more...

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The United States to track greenhouse gas emissions - EPA proposal released

Paige Andrews, 11th March 09

On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first ever comprehensive system for reporting greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. » Read more...

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The Progressive States of America – Will states help shape Obama’s green agenda?

Paige Andrews, 9th February 09

Following President Obama's request to the EPA to reconsider whether states should be allowed to set stricter tailpipe emissions than set by the U.S. government, the New York Times speculated that Obama’s action signaled a move toward broadening the role of states. » Read more...

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Patchwork or Progress? What state-led emissions standards could mean for U.S. automakers

Paige Andrews, 30th January 09

Only one week into office and U.S. President Barack Obama is charging full speed ahead on fulfilling his campaign promise to bring change to Washington. » Read more...

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Europe’s energy security strategy: what might it mean for the climate?

Dafydd Elis, 27th January 09

Having seen the Climate and Energy Package through from its inception in 2007 onto the statute books, the European Commission has now turned its attention to another pillar of European energy policy: energy security. » Read more...

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