Hyundai, Kia Hybrids Among Overstated MPG Claims, Says EPA

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Kia and Hyundai are making adjustments to their fuel economy consumer reporting information on a range of cars, including some hybrids, after an EPA investigation. Read more →

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EPA Cracks Down On Dirty Trailer Park Operations

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In Pennsylvania, the EPA has cracked down on 70 mobile home parks with environmental and drinking water violations, and in doing so, seeks to send a message. Read more →

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2012 Fuel Standards Shirk Cellulosic Biofuels

The EPA's 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards indicate that the amount of cellulosic biofuels in the U.S. fuel mix will once again fall short of original projections. Read more →

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Emissions Controls Grow Jobs, Report Says

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The pro-environment coalition Ceres and the Institute of Clean Air Companies say tougher EPA standards on carbon emissions will be a big job creator. Read more →

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Unlike GOP, U.S. Army Likes The EPA

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The EPA might be reviled by Republicans, but the U.S. Army thinks highly enough of the agency to form a partnership to enhance its "Net Zero" initiative. Read more →

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Energy Diet For New England Federal Buildings

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The EPA and General Services Administration are challenging federal buildings in the New England region to reduce the environmental impact of operations. Read more →

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Green Power Kingpins: Portland and DC

The EPA's 11th Annual Green Power Leadership Awards have a bicoastal flavor, with Portland and Washington, D.C., both winning the community of the year prize. Read more →

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Superfund To Solar? EPA Thinks Maybe So

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Nine million gallons of toxic crud went into Price's Pit Landfill in New Jersey, but the EPA has its eye on it for a possible solar power installation. Read more →

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Turning Dirty, Tainted Land Into Clean Energy

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The EPA and the National Renewable Energy Lab will evaluate 26 contaminated U.S. sites to assess their feasibility for clean energy projects. Read more →

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Parking Garage Wins Battle Of Buildings

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The University of Central Florida cuts energy use at a parking garage by 63 percent to win the EPA-sponsored Energy Star Battle of the Buildings. Read more →

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