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- 1US set to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards●US to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards
The United States is preparing to finalize vehicle fuel economy standards set sharply lower than previously planned, according to Reuters. The rollback would ease efficiency requirements for automakers, weakening targets that had pushed manufacturers toward more fuel-efficient cars and electric vehicles. The move is likely to draw criticism from environmental groups while being welcomed by parts of the auto industry seeking lower compliance costs.
- 2Trump approves new fuel economy rules ending EV mandate▼Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards ending Biden-era electric vehicle mandate
President Donald Trump announced he approved new fuel economy standards that roll back Biden-era requirements pushing automakers toward electric vehicles. The move eliminates what he called an electric vehicle mandate, giving manufacturers more flexibility on combustion-engine models. Industry groups and environmental advocates are weighing the impact on EV investment, emissions targets, and the future of US auto manufacturing.
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The US administration is moving to loosen federal fuel-economy standards, a shift that would allow automakers to sell less efficient vehicles. Supporters argue the current rules raise car prices and burden manufacturers, while environmental groups warn the rollback would increase gasoline consumption and emissions, undoing years of climate policy.
- 4Trump Approves Lower Fuel Economy Targets, Calls Biden Rules 'EV Mandate'●Trump Approves Lower Fuel Economy Targets, Calls Biden Rules ‘EV Mandate’
The Trump administration has approved lower fuel economy targets for US vehicles, moving away from stricter emissions standards set under President Biden. Trump criticised the previous rules as an 'EV mandate' that forced automakers toward electric vehicles. The decision is expected to ease pressure on carmakers while drawing criticism from environmental groups who argue it will increase emissions and slow the transition to cleaner transport.
- 5Democrats court voters by running on Christian faith●These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off?
A group of Democratic congressional candidates is openly campaigning on their Christian faith, hoping to reconnect with religious voters who have drifted toward Republicans. The strategy is drawing attention as Democrats assess whether emphasizing faith can broaden their appeal in key races, and whether religious language will resonate with moderate and rural constituents in the current political climate.
- 6Two million displaced in Mexico by violence and climate crises●📰 Zwei Millionen auf der Flucht vor Gewalt und Klimakrisen https://www. pressenza.com/de/2026/09/zwei- millionen-auf-der
Around two million people in Mexico have been forced from their homes by armed violence and climate-related disasters, according to a report citing INEGI survey data and UNHCR figures. The displacement is concentrated in states such as Chiapas and Guerrero, where cartel conflict, poverty and repeated natural disasters are overlapping. Human rights groups are urging authorities to recognise internal displacement as a growing structural crisis and provide protection and aid to those affected.
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The United States has revoked federal limits on climate pollution from power plants, removing restrictions on carbon emissions from the electricity sector. The move is drawing criticism from climate and human rights advocates, who warn it will increase emissions and undermine US climate commitments, while industry groups have long argued such rules were overly burdensome.
- 8Trump declares end to 'EV mandate' with new fuel standards●Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Trump announced new fuel economy standards that he says end the 'EV mandate,' rolling back requirements that pushed automakers toward electric vehicles. The move reverses stricter rules adopted under the Biden administration and gives manufacturers more flexibility to sell gasoline-powered cars. The announcement is drawing attention from the auto industry, environmental groups, and drivers watching how it will affect vehicle prices and EV adoption in the US.
- 9Climate groups say Bill C-39 guts Canada’s environmental policy●# canada Bill C-39 dismantles Canada’s environmental policy ‘beyond anything we’ve ever seen,’ say climate groups While
Climate organizations in Canada are criticizing Bill C-39, arguing the legislation dismantles the country’s environmental policy on a scale they describe as unprecedented. Greenpeace campaigners say the bill gives federal cabinet unchecked discretion to bypass existing environmental laws, while Senator Clément Gignac has defended the measure. The dispute highlights growing tension over how far the government can go in weakening protections, with critics demanding the bill be revised or withdrawn.
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A new report indicates that acceptance of LGBT people in the Netherlands has declined markedly, reversing the country's long-standing reputation as one of Europe's most tolerant societies. Researchers and advocacy groups point to an increasingly hostile public debate, with politicians and online discourse contributing to a climate where openly hostile attitudes have become more common and socially acceptable.
- 11Extinction Rebellion Issues Second Environmental Warning●Xtinction Rebellion Issues Environmental Warning, Second Notice
Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion has issued what it calls a second environmental warning, restating its alarm about the failure of governments to address ecological breakdown. The group frames the notice as a renewed call to action on climate change and biodiversity loss. No further details about the warning's contents were provided.