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US injects momentum into Copenhagen talks
US injects momentum into Copenhagen talks
12/9/2009 8:45:05 AM:  America's Environmental Protection Agency has declared greenhouse gases a risk to human health, boosting Barack Obama's powers.
Chevrolet Volt promises superb fuel consumption for city driving
Chevrolet Volt promises superb fuel consumption for city driving
8/12/2009 5:17:08 PM:  GM claims that its new electric-hybrid vehicle can travel 230 miles around the city with just one gallon of petrol.
Dell unveils low-carbon office desktops and notebooks
Dell unveils low-carbon office desktops and notebooks
7/28/2009 4:55:26 PM:  The technology firm is launching a range of new energy-efficient computing options for business enterprises.
Obama fuel efficiency targets welcomed by environmentalists
Obama fuel efficiency targets welcomed by environmentalists
5/19/2009 1:31:09 PM:  Fuel efficiency targets for US cars could have a significant impact on reducing the nation's carbon footprint.
US EPA budget calls for greenhouse gas registry
US EPA budget calls for greenhouse gas registry
5/11/2009 9:45:09 AM:  The US government's future stance on emissions has been hinted at in the EPA 2010 fiscal budget blueprints.
US government announces biofuel plans
US government announces biofuel plans
5/7/2009 3:45:12 PM:  President Obama has called on his administration to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.
EU calls for tougher pollution laws
EU calls for tougher pollution laws
5/29/2008 2:52:57 PM:  Polluting organisations could find themselves facing criminal charges, as the European Commission announces plans to strengthen laws covering environmental protection.
Toyota Prius wins customer satisfaction survey
Toyota Prius wins customer satisfaction survey
5/8/2008 5:52:38 PM:  A customer satisfaction survey has seen the Toyota Prius ranked the highest by drivers for the second time.
China makes green energy 'promise'
China makes green energy 'promise'
12/27/2007 10:44:40 AM:  A new report has revealed that although China will aim to promote renewable energy, it is also set to increase its consumption of coal.
California set to fight low-carbon ruling
California set to fight low-carbon ruling
12/21/2007 4:44:34 PM:  Officials in California have vowed to fight a US federal government decision that has blocked their plans to try to limit carbon emissions from cars and other vehicles.
US authorities urged to regulate aviation emissions
US authorities urged to regulate aviation emissions
12/5/2007 4:52:39 PM:  The US aviation industry needs to be regulated to reduce its carbon impact, according to a coalition of state authorities and environmental groups.
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