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White House rolls out details of fuel economy, emissions standard.
Climate Progress
Sept. 15, 2009
By Joe Romm
…“This is a very big deal,” said Daniel Becker of the Safe Climate Campaign, a group that has pushed for tougher mileage and emissions standards with the goal of curbing the heat-trapping gases that have been linked to global warming. “This is the single biggest step the American government has ever taken to cut greenhouse-gas emissions.”
Cost of m.p.g. goal is $60B
Sept. 16, 2009
By Justin Hyde
…"Detroit’s lobbyists have done their best to riddle this decision with credits and other loopholes," said Dan Becker of the Safe Climate Campaign.
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Obama unveils 35 mpg requirement at GM factory
Sept. 15, 2009
By Eric Evarts
Harper Getting Cold Reception in Washington?
ZeroCarbonCanada.ca
Sept. 15, 2009
By Chris Hatch
U.S. seeks 5% fuel economy annual gains through 2016
Sept. 15, 2009
By Neil Roland
White House rolls out details of fuel economy, emissions standard — The biggest step the U.S. government has ever taken to cut CO2
Climate Progress
Sept. 15, 2009
By Joe
Auto Fuel-Economy Rule Has ‘Flexibility,’ U.S. Says
Sept. 15, 2009
By John Hughes
White House ties new gas mileage standards to global warming
Christian Science Monitor
Sept. 15, 2009
By Mark Clayton
The New White House Fuel Efficiency Rule: Count the Loopholes
streetsblog.org
Sept. 15, 2009
By Elana Schor
Don’t touch those tailpipes: Auto dealers, U.S. Chamber sue to stop California emissions regs
Sept. 10, 2009
By Jim Motavalli