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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. Victims can suffer memory loss and language impairment alongside many other well documented problems.

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

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The Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Program aims to eliminate old and unfit vehicles that cause pollution and harm the environment. After 15 years, the vehicle pollutes the environment more than any new vehicle.In The tax can be up to 50% of your road tax and is based on the pollution level in your state.

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Tesla formally wins final environmental approval to open Gigafactory Berlin

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An official document confirming the update was published by the State of Brandenburg, outlining the next steps that the electric vehicle maker needs to do to start vehicle production in its Germany-based electric vehicle factory. . “As The wait is finally over.

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Southern California Mega-Warehouse Will Heavily Electrify Operations, Per Landmark Agreement Worth up to $47 Million

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Victory: The settlement of the World Logistics Center lawsuit over air quality and environmental impacts in California’s Inland Empire could spark industry trend LEGAL DOCUMENT Moreno Valley, CA, courtesy of EarthJustice — Environmental and community groups reached a landmark settlement today with the developer of the World Logistics Center Project (..)

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EEA reports finds Europe to exceed NOx emission ceiling, mostly due to road transport

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The EU-27 and its Member States must meet legally binding limits for four air pollutants set by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). Most Member States also anticipate meeting their emission ceilings for these pollutants. Click to enlarge. NEC Directive status report 2010.

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Tesla agrees to pay fine, install solar project in air quality case with Bay Area Air District

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Interestingly, the document does not include any additional details regarding the violations. “Tesla has already begun implementing such a system, but today’s settlement agreement will make this a legally binding and enforceable commitment,” the press release says.

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California ARB rejects VW 2-liter diesel recall plan and issues Notice of Violation

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ARB made public three separate official documents related to its actions: A transmittal letter signed by Executive Officer Richard W. This rejection only applies to VW’s diesel 2.0L vehicles, not 3.0L The submission of the recall plan for 3.0L vehicles is due to ARB on 2 February 2016.