Environmental
Study Criticizes EPA Changes In Toxic Chemical Reporting
December 12, 2007 11:29 am | by H. Josef Hebert, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsWhite House pressured the Environmental Protection Agency to weaken requirements that companies annually disclose releases of toxic chemicals, congressional auditors say.
Automakers Lose California Emissions Lawsuit
December 12, 2007 10:36 am | by Samantha Young, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsHanding a major defeat to the auto industry, a federal judge ruled the state can regulate greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.
Dow Submits Dioxin Cleanup Plan
December 12, 2007 4:33 am | by John Flesher, AP Environmental Writer | News | CommentsDow Chemical Co. made a proposal to federal authorities who complain it is dragging its feet on dealing with contaminants in waterways downstream from its Midland plant.
Quebec Adopts California's Emissions Standards
December 12, 2007 4:29 am | by Alexander Panetta | News | CommentsQuebec will become the first Canadian province to adopt the stringent auto-emissions standards in a move hailed as part of a domino effect toward greener cars.
Industry Groups Want Consistency In Fuel Efficiency
December 6, 2007 4:52 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsTrade groups say EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should create a 'single national fuel economy standard as established by Congress.'
Daimler Expects Strong Demand For Smart Car
December 4, 2007 11:32 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsThe 1,800 pound car, which gets 40 miles per gallon highway, is about to hit the U.S. market as Congress imposes tougher fuel efficiency standards.
Ford CEO: Automaker Will Have Full Lineup In 2020
December 4, 2007 4:18 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsAutomaker to offer a full line of vehicles, including trucks and SUVs, despite tougher federal fuel economy regulations likely to take effect in 2020.
Survey: Potential Market For Green PCs, TVs
December 3, 2007 4:35 am | by May Wong, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSome Americans appear willing to pay more than lip service when it comes to eco-friendly electronics, according to a new market research survey.
California Struggles With Landmark Emissions Law
December 3, 2007 4:31 am | by Samantha Young, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsState is the world's 12th largest producer of greenhouse gases and its emissions-reduction plan is expected to affect some 800 manufacturing facilities.
Cascades Mulls Sale Of French Paper Recycling Mill
December 3, 2007 4:22 am | News | CommentsDiscussions are underway with Argowiggins for Greenfield S.A.S. plant that has an annual capacity of 140,000 tons of high-end recycled pulp.
Brewer Making Earth-Friendly Booze
November 30, 2007 5:21 am | by Terry Organ | News | CommentsOwner of Arizona's Mogollon Brewing Co. and Arizona High Spirits Distillery moving into the ethanol market with Earth Friendly Fuels plant.
New Mexico Adopts Stronger Emission Standards
November 29, 2007 4:26 am | by Barry Massey, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsState joins California and a dozen others trying to require tougher vehicle emissions standards for new cars, light trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Colorado At Least A Year From New Emissions Rules
November 28, 2007 4:47 am | by P. Solomon Banda, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsColorado Automobile Dealers Association fears industry will suffer if state adopts California's standards, which are tougher than federal levels.
Semiconductor Companies Turning To Solar Power
November 27, 2007 6:13 am | by Lauren LaCapra, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThe alternative energy source and semiconductors share a common ingredient — polysilicon — so companies are turning solar to overcome soft chip market.
Paint Companies Contest $2.4 Billion Cleanup Plan
November 27, 2007 4:45 am | by Eric Tucker, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsThree former lead paint manufacturers ask judge to strike down proposed plan calling for the cleanup of roughly 240,000 homes in Rhode Island.
Dow Contamination Site Could Be Worst Ever In U.S.
November 26, 2007 5:22 am | News | CommentsDioxin find at the bottom of Michigan's Saginaw River level is about 20 times higher than any other find recorded in the EPA archives.
China To Bar Pollution Violators From Stock Market
November 21, 2007 4:37 am | News | CommentsEnvironmental enforcement is becoming a top priority after three decades of rapid growth that have left China's air and water badly polluted, according to a state newspaper.
Residents Question White Dust From Plant
November 21, 2007 4:06 am | News | CommentsNeighbors want answers before Minnesota's USG Interiors expands; environmental agency says dust from the ceiling tile factory doesn't pose an imminent health threat.
Automakers Fight California Emissions Standards
November 20, 2007 4:21 am | by Garance Burke, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsNation's largest car companies argue the state's levels would require manufacturers to produce vehicles using too many different fuel efficiency standards.
Tata Motors Defends New Ultracheap Car
November 19, 2007 5:57 am | by Rajesh Mahapatra, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsAutomaker's chairman refutes claims that new vehicle, called "the people's car," will add to traffic chaos and increase carbon emissions in India.
Court Tosses 'Light Truck' Fuel Economy Standards
November 15, 2007 10:15 am | by Paul Elias, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsFederal ruling says Bush administration failed to properly assess standards' environmental risk or address why many so-called light trucks are allowed to pollute more than cars.
GM Exec: Cars Will Meet Fuel Economy Standards
November 15, 2007 4:43 am | News | CommentsAutomaker will comply with fuel standards imposed by Congress, but vice chairman says technology support is best way to wean General Motors off foreign oil.
Study: Peugeot Citroen, Toyota Among Cleanest Cars
November 15, 2007 4:40 am | by Constant Brand, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsFrench, Italian and Japanese car manufacturers made the most environmentally friendly automobiles for sale in Europe last year, while BMW and Daimler had the highest polluting cars.
Toyota Faces Critics At Los Angeles Auto Show
November 15, 2007 4:32 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsTesty relations with environmentalists and questions about quality are a headache for the automaker this year, especially after unveiling new SUV that doesn't have a hybrid option.
Hybrid Producers Tackle Pickups, SUVs
November 14, 2007 4:58 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsAs major players like GM and Chrysler unveil their newest hybrids, analysts say automakers will be lucky to break even initially.
