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Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

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Minnesota has become the latest state to adopt California clean car standards; the new standards were finalized by a notice in the state register on Monday. Original map from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The policy will implement two clean cars standards to reduce vehicle emissions.

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Why the “weakening” of US car pollution standards should not impact Australia

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Auto industry analyst says changes to US car pollution regulations have been driven by carmakers, unions and the fossil fuel industry. The post Why the “weakening” of US car pollution standards should not impact Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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EPA proposes new pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new CO 2 standards for coal and natural gas-fired power plants. Through 2042, EPA estimates the net climate and health benefits of the standards on new gas and existing coal-fired power plants are up to $85 billion.

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Air Pollution Standard Backed By MEPs Is “Worse Than Useless”

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EU Parliament votes for watered down emissions standard that will be used to greenwash dirty cars. continued] The post Air Pollution Standard Backed By MEPs Is “Worse Than Useless” appeared first on CleanTechnica. EU lawmakers should rename a.

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China delays new pollution standard to appease overstocked car dealers

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After originally planning to implement new vehicle pollution standards in July, the Chinese government appears to have capitulated to the demands of auto dealers who are swamped with non-compliant vehicles. The post China delays new pollution standard to appease overstocked car dealers appeared first on The Driven.

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US EPA issues new vehicle emission standards, boosting electric cars and hybrids

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Environmental Protection Agency announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond.

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EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate.

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