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International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping.

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IMO is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for developing global standards for shipping and supporting countries to implement those rules. Life cycle GHG assessment guidelines adopted. The MEPC also adopted Guidelines on life cycle GHG intensity of marine fuels (LCA guidelines) for consideration and adoption.

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SAE International publishes revised SAE J2880 standard for recommended Green Racing protocols

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SAE International has published the revised J2880_201406 Standard, superseding the older J2880_200810 Standard. Since 2008, The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), in a partnership with, EPA, DOE, and SAE, promote the development and use of alternative technologies and renewable fuels in the motorsports industry.

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NTSB recommends nationwide ban on personal electronic devices while driving; also calls for modifications to the equipment and the completion of a NHTSA rulemaking on collision warning systems

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Following a Board meeting on a 2010 multi-vehicle highway accident in Gray Summit, Missouri, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for the first-ever nationwide ban on driver use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) while operating a motor vehicle. The accident resulted in 11 fatalities. Globally, there are 5.3

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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

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as compared to 1990 emissions, to be achieved between 2008 and 2012. April, 2008 : In an article entitled Dangerous Assumptions ( earlier post ), Roger Pielke, Jr., July, 2008 : The Australian government published the Garnaut Report, a comprehensive study of the effects of climate change on the country’s economy ( earlier post ).

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Driving Dystopia: Europe’s Low Emission Zones Aren't Going Over Well

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All vehicles traversing these areas are subject to fines unless they adhere to strict emissions guidelines or have been given a clearance by the city. The nation has been banned from automatic access to personal details of citizens residing outside its borders. per day to travel through prohibited areas.

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