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EPA report to Congress finds a strong scientific and technical foundation for mitigating black carbon emissions

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Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted its final Report to Congress on Black Carbon , in response to an October 2009 request from Congress to advance efforts to understand the role of black carbon (BC) in climate change. —Report to Congress on Black Carbon.

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Colorado DPHE proposing rule to adopt California LEV standards for MY 2022 and following

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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will propose Regulation Number 20, Low Emission Vehicles (Colorado Low Emission Automobile Regulations, CLEAR), to the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to the AQCC at its regular meeting on 16 August 16. Background.

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Study finds significant slowdown in decrease of NOx emissions in US; implications for air quality management

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The researchers analyzed extensive satellite and ground-based measurements of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. Nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, a pollutant that is harmful to human health and the environment. Figure by Zhe Jiang, redrawn by Simmi Sinha, UCAR.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. Carbon Capture and Sequestration. Chairman Henry A. Clean Fuels and Vehicles.

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LS9 collaborating with MAN Latin America to test UltraClean renewable diesel in Brazil

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In April 2010, the fuel was officially registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) so it can be sold commercially in the United States. As society and governments seek to protect the environment, they increasingly prefer the use of renewable fuels in fleets for public transportation. Earlier post.).

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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The 15 th Congress, also known as the 15 th Conference of Parties, or COP 15, was initially intended to be a largely procedural summit, with many major negotiating points settled and most environmental ministers prepared to sign a binding emissions treaty that contained specific emissions targets as well as commitments to financing structures.

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52% of GM facilities worldwide are landfill-free

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million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from entering the atmosphere. — Mike Robinson, vice president of Environment, Energy and Safety Policy at GM. Through this annual recycling rate, it is estimated that GM has eliminated 8.4 GM has generated more than $2.5

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