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DETROIT, Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Life cycle assessment (LCA) is critical to fully understanding and reducing vehicle emissions, Cees ten Broek, WorldAutoSteel director, said today at the Frankfurt Motor Show in a joint press conference with engineering firm, EDAG International. ten Broek presented the results of a global steel industry initiative, FutureSteelVehicle (FSV), developed by EDAG and supported by investors of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI). "When vehicle...

"This landmark new rule envisions diesel power as the continued workhorse of freight transportation in the clean energy economy of tomorrow." - Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Diesel engines - which power more than 95 percent of America's commercial trucks and 85 percent of its buses - will play a central role of the United States' new effort to reduce fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the years ahead....

Carbon dioxide remains the undisputed king of recent climate change, but other greenhouse gases measurably contribute to the problem. A new study, conducted by NOAA scientists and published online today in Nature, shows that cutting emissions of those other gases could slow changes in climate that are expected in the future.Discussions with colleagues around the time of the 2009 United Nations' climate conference in Copenhagen inspired three NOAA scientists "“ Stephen Montzka, Ed...

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday proposed new standards to reduce harmful air pollution caused from oil and gas drilling operations, including the first standard for wells that are hydraulically fractured. The proposed standards, which are being issued in response to a court order, would rely on cost-effective existing technologies to reduce emissions that contribute to smog and can cause cancer. The standards are also meant to support the EPA's priority of continuing...

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study says that upcoming EPA requirements could raise the cost of manufacturing gasoline, lead to the closing of domestic refineries, and force the U.S. to double its gasoline imports - while causing increased carbon dioxide emissions. "The new EPA requirements could be devastating to consumers and communities across the nation," said Bob Greco, API's group director of downstream operations. "Consumers would be hurt by the increased...

Airlines Continue to Leverage Every Strategy and Technology Possible to Save Fuel WASHINGTON, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the needs, challenges and opportunities for alternative jet fuels. The steady rise of jet-fuel prices over the last decade and unprecedented price volatility in...

CARSON, Calif., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Management (NYSE: WM) today added a 1000th natural gas truck to its fleet, making it the largest owner and operator of clean-running, heavy duty refuse trucks in North America. At a ceremony at its Carson, Calif., property, the company commemorated the delivery of its 1000th natural gas vehicle with Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster starting up the new recycling truck that will serve his city's residents. "This is a special milestone in our...

CO(2) Solution's Technology Positioned to Provide Efficient Solution to Help Meet Proposed Carbon Emission Reductions TSX-V: CST Outstanding shares: 60,286,136 QUEBEC CITY, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - CO(2) Solution Inc. announced today that it applauds the announcement made yesterday by the Government of Quebec to implement a cap and trade system in the Province to reduce carbon dioxide (CO(2)) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions responsible for climate change. CO(2)...

HARBOR CITY, Calif., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), developer of the all-electric drive system for commercial electric vehicles, was featured in a Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) report, "Shipping Clean, Growing Green: How companies are earning more by polluting less at California ports." The report highlights case studies illustrating the economic benefits of reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) at ports and in the freight transportation sector. A copy of the...

RACINE, Wis., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SC Johnson announced today that it achieved its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goal set through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program. The company achieved a 27.4 percent absolute reduction, exceeding its goal to reduce total GHG emissions by eight percent from 2005. This marks the second time that SC Johnson has surpassed its GHG reduction goal. "SC Johnson is committed to lightening our impact on the world, and...