Emissions

Clean Energy Funding Targets Idling Engines

February 27, 2013, 9:15 pm

A B.C. researcher has received funding to develop systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in long-haul trucks.

US Carbon Cutbacks Outpaced by China Carbon Emissions

February 21, 2013, 6:23 am

Recent data shows that while the United States and others are cutting back on carbon emissions, developing countries like China and India are producing emissions at a much [...]

Climate Change Beliefs Tied to Politics and Temperature

February 1, 2013, 7:00 am

Americans are deeply polarized in their beliefs about climate change, but researchers found that Independents’ opinions are guided largely by temperature.

2012 & Beyond: As Coal Plants Close, New Technologies Emerge

December 30, 2012, 2:35 pm

Tighter federal emissions standards will cause older coal plants to close as green technologies find development in the U.S. military.

Senators Ask Obama for New Gasoline Emission Standards

November 29, 2012, 8:59 pm

A group of Democratic senators asked President Barack Obama to push new rules for gasoline.

First-Ever Emission Standards for Trucks Set

May 25, 2010, 9:41 pm

For the first time, medium weight and heavy trucks will have to meet emissions standards in the United States.

Green Fuels Could Damage Environment, Study Claims

March 2, 2010, 9:35 pm

New bio-fuels touted as “environmentally-friendly” may be more harmful to the planet than the fossil fuels that are currently used in cars.

Greens Attack Carbon Storage Bills Over Liability

September 23, 2008, 7:27 am

The Australian Greens slammed the Federal Government’s proposed greenhouse gas storage regulations.

EPA Tightens Lawn Mower, Motor Boat Emission Rules

September 6, 2008, 3:42 am

Exhaust-spewing lawn mowers and speed boats will get a green make-over under tough new rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to reduce smog and save [...]

U.S. Climate Exchange Farm Deals Raise Questions

August 21, 2008, 4:00 pm

The largest U.S. greenhouse gas emissions market has paid millions, but may have had little or no effect on global warming.