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- EPA may attempt to eliminate California's emissions independence Wed, 25 Jul 18, 9:00amThe U.S. Transportation Department and the EPA are expected to announce a proposal this Thursday to revoke California's ability to set its own emissions standards. The proposal, revealed by an anonymous source, suggests that...
- Trump administration prioritizes rural areas over cities in infrastructure spending Tue, 10 Apr 18, 2:44amThe Trump Administration has re-prioritized which kinds of communities, and what kinds of projects, receive funding from the popular $500 million transportation grant program known as TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating...
- Mississippi Senator Adds Anti-LEED Amendment Into Housing and Transportation Bill Tue, 30 Jul 13, 2:09amLEED building standards have been used since March 2000 to improve the design and efficiency of structures across the world. Yet, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker has taken issue with the framework, going so far as to introduce...
- EPA/DOT Admit — No, Boast — New Fuel Economy Standards Bypass Congress Tue, 22 Nov 11, 8:01amFederal agencies are not supposed to be overtly partisan. They are also not supposed to legislate. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood apparently didn’t get the memo....
- EPA/NHTSA Admit — No, Boast — New Fuel Economy Standard Bypass Congress Tue, 22 Nov 11, 8:01amFederal agencies are not supposed to be overtly partisan. They are also not supposed to legislate. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood apparently didn’t get the memo....
- Karen Bausman’s Living Wall Project will Fill NYC’s Meatpacking District with Greenery Mon, 25 Jul 11, 4:30amHip, trendy and home to some of the hotest high-fashion boutiques, NYC’s Meatpacking District may rake in the green, but greenery is something to be desired...
- If Al Gore Can Outgrow the Ethanol Fad, Why Can’t Conservatives? Fri, 8 Apr 11, 6:33amThe Senate is expected to vote on S. 520, a bill to repeal the 45 cents per gallon volumetric ethanol excise tax credit (VEETC). The bill is co-sponsored by Sens. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.). Sens. Diane...
- 22 US Cities Consider Building Streetcar Lines Tue, 27 Apr 10, 6:15amUrban greenies across the US may finally get what they desire — streetcar lines in their home cities. Due to a change in federal transportation policy under President Obama, 22 American cities are reportedly considering...
- White House Finalizes First Ever National Law to Limit Car Emissions Sat, 13 Mar 10, 1:02amAmerica’s vehicles are about to get a little greener. This week, the White House is finalizing rules that will set the first national standard for controlling the country’s car and truck emissions. The new regulations...
- Cash for Clunkers Program Ends Tonight with Mixed Reviews Tue, 25 Aug 09, 3:45amCash for Clunkers - if you live in America, chances are that you’ve heard of it. The program, a.k.a. CARS, was the U.S. government’s strategy to get more people to buy vehicles - especially fuel efficient ones...