EPA Says Energy Costs, Economic Lag Led to Decline in Carbon Emissions for 2008

Greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2.9 percent in 2008 compared to the previous year, but are 13.6 percent higher than 1990 levels, the Environmental Protection Agency said March…

Two House Chairmen Introduce Resolution to Block EPA Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations

Two House chairmen Feb. 25 introduced a resolution of disapproval to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from using its authority under…

White House Report Says Cap-and-Trade Key to Emissions Cuts, Clean Energy Growth

Congressional passage of cap-and-trade legislation remains crucial to Obama administration efforts to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and to steer the economy…

California Official Signals Support for Agreement with Obama Administration on Vehicle Emissions

Mary Nichols, chairman of the California Air Resources Board, signaled her support Jan. 20 for controls on greenhouse gas emissions and increased fuel economy for…

Industries Ask EPA for Higher Thresholds for Controls on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Several industries have suggested alternative thresholds to the Environmental Protection Agency for triggering…

EPA Poised to Consider Range of Mobile, Stationary Source Emissions Controls

Now that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared greenhouse gas emissions a danger to public health and has proposed emissions limits for cars and light trucks, it is poised to begin action on proposals for emissions limits for a range of mobile and stationary source categories…