How ‘Cash for Clunkers’ is Adding Carbon
By most accounts, the Obama administration’s “Cash for Clunkers” program is a resounding success.
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EPA Grants California Fuel Emissions Waiver Request
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted California’s waiver request that will allow the state to enforce strict greenhouse gas emissions standards on cars beginning with the present model year. California first applied for the waiver in 2005, but was denied several years later. Now, the EPA grants the waiver based on the need for California to improve its air pollution conditions.
Obama’s Auto Emissions Plan Dependent on Hesitant U.S. Consumers
Obama’s auto emissions standard is a landmark success in improving fuel efficiency. But American consumers haven’t yet bought into the idea of a fuel-efficient car.
CARB States to Dictate Tailpipe GHG Emissions for Nation…(It’s a Good Thing)
GHG emission standards by states will drastically alter the climate change debate and landscape.
Obama to Critics of Economic Stimulus Package: Are You Serious? [video]
Obama to critics calling the modernization of the federal fleet of vehicles as “pork”: Are you serious?
Mean Joe Green #50: “Pork” Confusing to GOP
When it comes to green spending the Right is wrong about “pork”.
Mean Joe Green #47: The Green-Obama-O-Meter
Mean Joe Green’s “Green Obama-O-Meter” will track the environmental policies of our nation’s leaderon a quarterly basis. Off to a good start…
Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act of 2008 Targets Low Income Families
Early in December 2008, the Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act of 2008 (3737) was introduced into the Senate. This bill would provide a $10,000 incentive for low-income families to trade in their old cars for newer, more fuel efficient models.
New York City’s Green Taxi Program Red Lighted By Federal Judge
A federal judge has stopped Mayor Bloomberg’s attempt to clean up the air in New York City by using fuel-efficient hybrid taxis.
Schwarzenegger Jumps on Obama’s ‘Proper Tire Inflation’ Bandwagon
Today several more groups were added to the growing list of organizations that stand behind Senator Obama’s claim that properly inflated tires can indeed reduce gasoline consumption. Speaking on behalf of these groups, and helping to launch the EcoDriving initiative were the Republican Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the Democratic Governor of Colorado Bill Ritter.
Poll: Americans More Likely to Vote For a Candidate Who Supports Conservation and Efficiency
Despite the fact that a plurality (less than half) of Americans favor a pro-nuclear-energy candidate, more say they would rebuff a candidate who wants to build nuclear power plants than say this about any of nine other possible energy reforms, according to a new Gallup Poll.
Republicans for Environmental Protection: Ready for Return of the Double Nickel?
From its birth during the grim days of mood rings and the OPEC oil embargo, the 55-mph national speed limit experienced an unhappy existence – reviled by drivers and ignored more often than obeyed.