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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

Green Car Congress

Understanding is most advanced in evaluating the health impacts of the major regional air pollutants, and builds on previous peer-reviewed analysis such as that undertaken to inform the CAFE Programme. There are differences between the selected pollutants in terms of the extent of current knowledge about how to evaluate their impacts.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

Just two people live in its 3000+ energy-wasting square feet. Because the point of the lawsuit is a very arcane little niche piece of law that I’ve hung my hat on that says, look the Solar Rights Act and its amendments over the years clearly state that esthetic reviews are null and unenforceable and should be removed.

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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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California’s original approach to heavy carbon oils resulted in a legal challenge that is still pending; the EU’s adoption of a similar approach has resulted in protracted discussion and negotiation with Canada that has yet to be resolved, either.).

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

No, if you look at the picture it actually has 6 wheels but drives on 2 to waste energy. by galeso April 10, 2009 9:38 AM PDT jsargent, thanks I would have missed the wasted energy argument. If a go-cart cant legally drive there, then this thing wont be able to either. A steering wheel would save big bucks. Look at it this way.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Toyotas Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems" ]. See Car and Driver s review ] Other hybrids, including the Toyota Highlander and Lexus 400h, are possible future candidates. Better yet, make a tax-deductible contribution. Are the batteries recyclable?

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Smart-grid project matches wind to electric cars | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Click here to review our Terms of Use. Click here to review our Terms of Use. Once reported, our staff will be notified and the comment will be reviewed. Tax season brings phishing, other scams As April 15 approaches, security experts say beware of scams and fake tax-filing Web sites and tax prep software.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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The Cantwell-Collins plan is almost exactly what Mr. Obama proposed in the campaign and after first taking office–a 100 percent auction of permits and a large tax rebate to the public. The federal American Clean Energy and Security Act proposes to disburse dividends via tax refunds to all U.S. nationals and legal residents.

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