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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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The authors of the study encourage the industry to publish their data and recommend more independent emission measurements from abandoned wells in order to develop stricter guidelines and legally binding regulations for abandonment procedures. Böttner, C., Haeckel, M. Schmidt, C. Vielstädte, J. Kutsch, J.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. These regulations were authorized by the 2002 legislation Assembly Bill 1493 (Pavley). EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.

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Tesla Lithium supplier remains on track for first export by the end of 2022

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“The Finniss Project is progressing well and remains on track to ship first spodumene concentrate by the end of CY 2022, subject to the successful ramp-up of the Grants open pit, DMS plant and crusher and no further COVID-19 or weather-related delays,” stated Core Lithium in its development update.

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Preliminary approval of VW 2.0L TDI settlement program in US

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Breyer of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement reached on 28 June with private plaintiffs represented by the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) to resolve civil claims regarding eligible Volkswagen and Audi 2.0L Judge Charles R. Earlier post.).

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CARB fines major online automotive parts retailer $1M for selling illegal aftermarket parts in California; ~4,000 emissions violations

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that AZAA Investments, Inc., Once CARB approves the part, it is granted an executive order that allows the sale and installation of the part on pollution-controlled vehicles. formerly known as AutoAnything, Inc., Although the former AutoAnything, Inc.

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BC government won’t support Northern Gateway oilsands pipeline as presented over spill response concerns

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In these particular and unique circumstances, NG should not be granted a certificate on the basis of a promise to do more study and planning once the certificate is granted. Our government does not believe that a certificate should be granted before these important questions are answered.

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Toyota agrees to fund a settlement valued up to $1.4 billion for unintended acceleration cases

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The agreement also provides $30 million in education grants to independent academic institutions to further the study of auto safety and to enhance driver education. Judge Selna is expected to review the proposed settlement on 28 December 2012, and if he agrees with its fairness, will grant preliminary approval.

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