California has eight of 10 most polluted U.S. cities
Forget the Golden State. California should be called the Smoggy State.
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Entries by Landon Hall
Automakers push Congress for higher fuel standards
Two weeks after winning a victory against aggressive federal fuel economy rules aimed at speeding adoption of electrified vehicles, the U.S. auto industry went to Capitol Hill last week to press Congress for a national fuel octane standard that would help increase the efficiency of the internal combustion engine.
Amazon coral reef would be ruined by planned oil drilling, scientists say
Scientists aboard a Greenpeace ship have discovered a massive and unique coral reef near the mouth of the Amazon, in an area where the French company Total intends to drill for oil.
Tesla battery degradation at less than 10% after over 160,000 miles, according to latest data
Battery degradation is one of the biggest concerns for electric car owners and potential buyers, but data from Tesla battery packs have been very reassuring so far.
Top Massachusetts court rules against Exxon in climate case
The highest court in Massachusetts ruled against Exxon Mobil in the company’s bid to block the state’s attorney general from obtaining records to investigate whether the oil and gas giant knew about the role fossil fuels played in climate change.
When gas prices rise, people drive less, right? Not always, it turns out
It’s become an article of faith that, by the magic hand of Adam Smith, when gas prices go up people will drive less.
Trump targets smog standards, ordering EPA to make it easier for companies to comply
President Trump took aim at federal air quality standards Thursday, directing the Environmental Protection Agency to relax restrictions on state governments and businesses that have been key to cutting smog.
New Zealand puts brakes on search for oil in bid to go green
Signaling its commitment to a clean energy future, New Zealand’s government announced Thursday it won’t issue any more permits for offshore oil and gas exploration.
America’s most powerful car regulator isn’t going to stop for Trump
Mary Nichols gave the California Air Resources Board national reach, and now President Trump’s EPA is threatening to roll back her vision of the future.
California oil firms had nearly 400 violations
Oil and gas companies drilling in state waters off Southern California violated regulations nearly 400 times in the past three years, according to a report being released Wednesday by an environmental group.
