31 March, 2010
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Air & Climate Newsletter 31 March, 2010 |
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US confirms delays to EPA emission crackdown
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that it will phase in new rules governing greenhouse gas emissions from power stations and industrial facilities in a move designed to give carbon intensive businesses more time to prepare for the controversial legislation. EPA administrator Lisa Jackson had told Congress back in February that the agency was considering delaying the introduction of rules that would require stationary sources of greenhouse gas emissions to carry Clean Air Act permits that would require them to ensure any new technology is as carbon efficient as possible. The ... |
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All 50 US States take part in Earth Hour
With the official support of 33 States and Earth Hour being observed in all others and the national capital, the entire US has participated in the global Earth Hour call for effective climate action. South American colossus Brazil also recorded a remarkable surge in participation. Nations in the Americas joined a wildly successful Earth Hour which when complete will have seen hundreds of millions of people in more than 4000 communities in 126 countries participate – and all of those figures being subject to upward revision. `Earth Hour sends a clear message that Americans care about their ... |
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