emissions News Updates

Maersk Targets Bigger, Faster Cuts in Carbon Emissions

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, one of the world’s largest oil consumers, is ramping up plans to eliminate carbon emissions after finding green alternatives to fuel its fleet of ships.

January 12, 2022
Government, Fuel

Biden to Direct Government to Cut Emissions 65% by 2030

President Joe Biden will direct federal agencies on Dec. 8 to spend billions on electric cars, clean electricity and upgraded buildings with the goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the White House said.

December 8, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Zero-Carbon Shipping Plan Targets Container, Iron Ore Routes

Shipping routes for the transport of iron ore from Australia to Japan and containerized goods from East Asia to Europe are at the center of plans to slash maritime carbon emissions by 2030.

November 10, 2021
Business, Fuel

Fleet Sustainability: Using Biodiesel to Drive Success

The growth of the sustainability movement is changing the fleet industry. Read this white paper to learn how biodiesel is helping fleets lower their emissions while providing the performance and ROI they need.

November 1, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Cargill Backs Cow Masks to Trap Methane Burps

Agriculture giant Cargill Inc. will start selling methane-absorbing wearable devices for cows, putting its support behind an experimental technology that could help the industry cut greenhouse gas emissions.

June 1, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Minnesota ‘Clean Cars’ Rules Get OK to Move Forward

The administration of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state regulators can adopt new vehicle emission standards without the OK from lawmakers, an administrative law judge ruled May 7.

May 7, 2021
Government, Business, Technology

Tesla Accused by EPA of Auto-Coating Emissions Reporting Failure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accused Tesla Inc. this month of failing to prove it is complying with hazardous air-pollutant rules related to the surface coatings of its electric cars.

April 28, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biden Pledges 52% Cut in Fossil Fuel Emissions by 2030

President Joe Biden convened leaders of the world’s most powerful countries on April 22 to try to spur global efforts against climate change.

April 22, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Daimler’s Legal Risks Around Emissions Linger Ahead of Revamp

Daimler AG shares have soared since the pandemic forced the Mercedes-Benz maker to postpone its annual shareholders’ meeting around this time a year ago. Its chairman’s swan song still will hit some low notes.

March 30, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Steps Up Efforts to Catch Emissions Tampering

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in its second year of a four-year enforcement effort to catch truckers who are installing emissions defeat devices or otherwise tampering with emissions systems.

February 18, 2021