California’s Power to Set Auto Emissions Rules Restored
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is restoring California’s authority to set its own tailpipe pollution standards for cars, reversing a Trump administration policy and likely ushering in stricter emissions standards for new passenger vehicles nationwide.
California Set to Reassert Itself as Leader in Battle Against Emissions
The Biden administration is moving to restore California’s legal power to lead the nation in stifling auto emissions and accelerating the transition to electric vehicles.
Maersk Targets Bigger, Faster Cuts in Carbon Emissions
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, one of the world’s largest oil consumers, is ramping up plans to eliminate carbon emissions after finding green alternatives to fuel its fleet of ships.
Biden to Direct Government to Cut Emissions 65% by 2030
President Joe Biden will direct federal agencies on Dec. 8 to spend billions on electric cars, clean electricity and upgraded buildings with the goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the White House said.
Zero-Carbon Shipping Plan Targets Container, Iron Ore Routes
Shipping routes for the transport of iron ore from Australia to Japan and containerized goods from East Asia to Europe are at the center of plans to slash maritime carbon emissions by 2030.
Fleet Sustainability: Using Biodiesel to Drive Success
The growth of the sustainability movement is changing the fleet industry. Read this white paper to learn how biodiesel is helping fleets lower their emissions while providing the performance and ROI they need.
November 1, 2021Cargill Backs Cow Masks to Trap Methane Burps
Agriculture giant Cargill Inc. will start selling methane-absorbing wearable devices for cows, putting its support behind an experimental technology that could help the industry cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Minnesota ‘Clean Cars’ Rules Get OK to Move Forward
The administration of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state regulators can adopt new vehicle emission standards without the OK from lawmakers, an administrative law judge ruled May 7.
Tesla Accused by EPA of Auto-Coating Emissions Reporting Failure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accused Tesla Inc. this month of failing to prove it is complying with hazardous air-pollutant rules related to the surface coatings of its electric cars.
Biden Pledges 52% Cut in Fossil Fuel Emissions by 2030
President Joe Biden convened leaders of the world’s most powerful countries on April 22 to try to spur global efforts against climate change.