emissions

Emirates says EU emissions rules could cost it $1B

Newsvine - business  Mon, 08/08/2011 - 09:06

Emirates airline says planned European Union emissions requirements could cost the carrier — the Mideast's biggest — as much as $1 billion over a decade.


 

Going Way Beyond Mileage

NYT > Business  Wed, 05/25/2011 - 20:50

The new labels will compare a vehicle’s emissions of carbon dioxide with those of all other vehicles, as well as provide miles-per-gallon data.


 

Study: Emissions trading doesn't cause pollution 'hot spots'

http://www.eurekalert.org/rss/business.xml  Tue, 03/29/2011 - 22:00

(Indiana University) Critics worry that trading emissions allowances will create heavily polluted "hot spots" in low-income and minority communities.

But a new study from Indiana University finds the problem hasn't materialized.


 

Administration Opens Next Round in Emissions Fight

Topix - Business News  Thu, 12/23/2010 - 22:24

With cap and trade facing seemingly impossible political odds in this upcoming Congress, the Obama Administration announced Thursday a new set of emission standards for power plants and refineries.


 

Utilities Shift to Gas-Based Plants as Alternative to Coal

NYT > Business  Mon, 11/29/2010 - 16:41

Many companies find that older coal-fired plants require expensive upgrades to meet coming tougher rules on emissions.


 

BMW Recalling 150,800 2007-2010 Models

Digg - Business & Finance  Tue, 10/26/2010 - 09:38

Recalls are rampant this month, and BMW is the latest to join the parade of dealer repairs. The reason for the recall of the 130,000 twin-turbo and naturally-aspirated six-cylinder models is for emissions and safety fixes.

The problem with the twin-turbo models lies in the direct injection fuel...


 

New Rules to Cut Emissions for Trucks

NYT > Business  Mon, 10/25/2010 - 13:22

New medium- and heavy-duty trucks will have to cut fuel consumption and emissions by 10 to 20 percent under the standards proposed by administration.


 

U.S. Issues Emissions Rules for Autos

NYT > Business  Thu, 04/01/2010 - 14:50

The federal government’s rules set mileage standards that will translate to a fleet average of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016.


 

By Degrees: Turning Emissions Disclosure Into Business Virtue

NYT > Business  Mon, 12/28/2009 - 17:36

A nonprofit tracks emissions and persuades some companies to change policies before governments step in.


 

Senate Climate Bill Seeking to Cushion Impact on Industry

Digg - Business & Finance  Sun, 10/25/2009 - 09:51

The bill will initially grant free emissions permits and provide subsidies to some companies to ease the transition to a lower-carbon economy.