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J.B. Hunt Adds 20 Nikola Electric Trucks to Fleet
The trucks will help alleviate growing shipper concerns over new requirements in California aimed at reducing carbon emissions. read more >
Strict New EPA Rules Would Force Coal-Fired Power Plants to Capture Emissions or Shut Down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency. New limits on greenhouse […] read more >
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EPA Sets Strict Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Buses in Bid to Fight Climate Change
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles, an action that officials said will help clean up some of […] read more >
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SEC Approves Rule Requiring Some Companies to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Legal Challenges Loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a rule that will require some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, after […] read more >
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Facing Increasing Pressure From Customers, Some Miners Switch to Renewable Energy
As demand for materials needed for batteries, solar panels and other components vital for cutting global emissions rises, carbon emissions by miners and refiners will likewise rise unless companies actively work to decarbonize. read more >
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More Companies Setting ‘Net-Zero’ Climate Targets, but Few Have Credible Plans, Report Says
Unlike with national targets, the criteria for net-zero efforts at the sub-national or company level aren't clearly defined. read more >
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Montrose Continues Buying Spree With GreenPath Energy Acquisition
Canada-based GreenPath offers fugitive emissions management services. It's the fourth company Montrose has purchased this year. read more >
EPA ‘Neighbor’ Rule Cuts Downwind Pollution by Power Plants
The final rule will save thousands of lives, keep tens of thousands of people out of the hospital, prevent millions of asthma attacks and reduce sick days, according to the agency. read more >
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Report: Companies’ Climate Targets Not What They Claim
Among 24 companies, only one had climate plans with "reasonable integrity" while the rest were assessed to be moderate to very low. read more >
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Biden’s Oil Comments Spark Debate Over Energy Production
Ironically, Biden's comment came as he tried to reassure critics that he recognizes the need for continued oil production. read more >
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Difficulty Measuring Methane Slows Plan to Slash Emissions
While scientists count it as progress that energy companies will eventually have to accurately measure emissions of the destructive gas, it seems doubtful that this can be achieved within a year, after which the government could fine companies for emitting too much methane. read more >
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EPA Moves to Toughen Standards for Deadly Soot Pollution
The agency says reducing soot from tailpipes, smokestacks and wildfires could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year. read more >
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US Fuel Economy Flat, Emissions Down Slightly
In the 2021 model year, cars and station wagons, the most efficient vehicles, fell to 26% of U.S. new vehicle production. read more >
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J.B. Hunt Announces Carbon Emission Reduction Goal
The company said it would focus on three areas to reach the target: alternative-powered equipment, more biogenic fuel usage and better miles per gallon from its diesel vehicles. read more >
Biden Tightens Methane Emissions Rule Amid Push for More Oil
The new methane rule will help ensure that the United States meets a goal set by more than 100 nations to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030 from 2020 levels, Biden said. read more >
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Montrose Misses Revenue Estimate, Reports Loss in Q3
The environmental services firm said revenue fell on softer demand for pandemic-related services. read more >
UN Weather Agency: Greenhouse Gases Reach New Record in 2021
Of the three main types of heat-trapping greenhouse gases — carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — the biggest jump from 2020 to 2021 was in methane. read more >
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Government Awarding $1B to Schools for Electric Buses
The Biden administration is making the grants available as part of a wider effort to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and reduce air pollution near schools and communities. read more >
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Most in US Want More Action on Climate Change, Poll Shows
Overall, 62% of U.S. adults say the government is doing too little to reduce climate change, while 19% say it's doing too much and 18% think it's doing the right amount. read more >
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USDA Gives Riceland Foods $20M for Climate-Focused Farming Project
Eligible farmers will be provided direct payments to adopt practices set by the Natural Resource Conservation Service. read more >
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