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    Trump administration set to lower fuel economy standardsβ–ΌTrump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucksβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy10 min ago

    The Trump administration is preparing to announce weaker fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, rolling back requirements that vehicles become more efficient. The move would ease rules imposed to cut gasoline consumption and emissions, and is expected to draw opposition from environmental groups and possibly legal challenges from states, while automakers may welcome reduced compliance costs.

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    The Trump administration is preparing a sweeping rollback of US clean car rules, according to reporting by the New York Times and Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan would weaken federal emissions standards for vehicles, undoing a centerpiece of Biden-era climate policy and easing requirements on automakers. The move is expected to trigger legal challenges from environmental groups and several states.

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    The United States is set to finalize new vehicle fuel economy standards that are sharply lower than previously planned, according to Reuters. The rollback would ease efficiency requirements for automakers, reversing or loosening stricter targets. The move is likely to draw criticism from environmental groups while being welcomed by parts of the auto industry facing costly compliance demands.

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    Iran-linked diesel spike makes electric trucks cheaper in EUβ–ΌIran-linked diesel price spike makes electric trucks cheaper than diesel in key EU markets, environmental group saysβœ‰newsWorldEU Politics3 min ago

    An environmental group says a diesel price spike it links to Iran-related tensions has pushed fuel costs high enough that electric trucks are now cheaper to run than diesel trucks in several key EU markets. The claim is circulating widely through news outlets, framing the energy price shock as a potential turning point for freight electrification in Europe.

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    The US administration is pursuing a rollback of fuel-economy standards, loosening requirements that push carmakers toward more efficient vehicles. The proposal is drawing criticism from environmental groups who warn of higher emissions and fuel costs, while some in the auto industry have long argued current rules are too strict. Debate is focusing on the impact on climate goals and consumers at the pump.

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    Environmental groups petition FCC to halt space sunlight project●"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse apprMmastodonScienceSpace Policy4745 min ago

    Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy when it cleared the venture, and are pressing regulators to reconsider the decision.

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    Mega-dairies 'pushing nature to breaking point', conservationists warn●Rise of 'mega-dairies' pushing nature to breaking pointβœ‰newsEnvironmentWildlife41 min ago

    The Wildlife Trusts warns that the spread of so-called mega-dairies β€” large industrial dairy farms β€” is pushing nature to a breaking point. The conservation group says intensive dairy operations are harming wildlife and habitats, and is calling for tighter controls on factory-style farming to protect the natural environment.

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    Trump Approves New US Fuel Economy Standards●Trump Says He Has Approved New US Fuel Economy Standardsβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy1 h ago

    Donald Trump says he has approved new fuel economy standards for vehicles in the United States. The announcement, reported by automotive outlet Carscoops, signals a change in federal requirements for carmakers, though details of the standards have not been laid out. The move is drawing attention from the auto industry and environmental groups watching how US emissions and efficiency rules will shift.

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    Trump approves new fuel economy standards, undoing Biden-era rulesβ–ΌTrump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rulesβœ‰newsLifeAutos12 h ago

    President Donald Trump says he has approved new vehicle fuel economy standards, rolling back stricter requirements put in place under the Biden administration. The move would loosen emissions and efficiency mandates for automakers, reversing a key part of the previous administration's climate policy. Industry groups and environmental advocates are expected to clash over the change as details emerge.

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    Trump rolls back Biden-era car fuel economy standardsβ–ΌTrump slashes Biden-era fuel economy standards for carsβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy12 h ago

    President Trump has moved to slash fuel economy standards for cars that were put in place under the Biden administration. The rollback would ease emissions and efficiency requirements for automakers, reversing a signature climate policy of the previous administration. The move is expected to draw objections from environmental groups and praise from car manufacturers seeking lower compliance costs.

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    Trump approves new fuel standards ending Biden EV mandateβ–ΌTrump says he approved new fuel economy standards ending Biden-era electric vehicle mandateβœ‰newsLifeAutos12 h ago

    President Trump announced he has approved new fuel economy standards that roll back Biden-era rules pushing electric vehicle adoption. The move reverses emissions and efficiency requirements that had pressed automakers toward EV production. It is likely to reignite debate over US auto industry policy, with manufacturers and environmental groups closely watching the regulatory shift.

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    Cost Rica Proposes Ending Electric Vehicle Tax Breaksβ–ΌCosta Rica Proposes Ending Electric Vehicle Tax Breaksβœ‰newsLifeAutos10 min ago

    Cost Rica's government has put forward a proposal to end the tax breaks currently granted to electric vehicles, a measure that has helped drive EV adoption in the country. If approved, the change would make electric cars more expensive for buyers and could slow the shift away from combustion vehicles. The plan is drawing attention from drivers, importers and environmental groups concerned about its impact on the country's clean transport goals.

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    Trump Moves to Weaken Fuel Economy Standardsβ–ΌTrump to Cut Standard on Fuel Economyβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy20 h ago

    The Trump administration is moving to lower federal fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, rolling back efficiency requirements that had been set to tighten over the coming years. Automakers and environmental groups are expected to clash over the change: manufacturers may welcome reduced compliance costs, while critics warn it will raise gasoline consumption and emissions. The move marks a significant shift in US vehicle policy.

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    Trump declares end to 'EV mandate' with new fuel standardsβ–ΌTrump declares end to β€˜EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standardsβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy17 h ago

    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.

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    Pennsylvania coalition to rally for larger shale gas drilling setbacks●500 Feet Isn't Enough! The Protective Buffers PA Coalition Will Hold A Rally At The State Capitol In Harrisburg Oct. 7 Calling For Increasing Setbacks From Shale Gas Drilling To Protect Public Health, The Environmentβœ‰newsEnvironment44 min ago

    The Protective Buffers PA Coalition will hold a rally at the State Capitol in Harrisburg on October 7, calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to increase setback requirements for shale gas drilling. The group argues the current 500-foot buffer between gas wells and homes, schools and other buildings is not enough to protect public health and the environment, and is pushing for larger distances statewide.

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    Datacenter developers accused of skirting US pollution rules●Datacenter developers accused of skirting key US pollution rules By Tom Perkins Firms manipulating process to avoid emisMmastodonWorld217 h ago

    Environmental groups accuse US datacenter developers of manipulating regulatory processes to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, according to reporting by Tom Perkins in the Guardian. The allegations add to growing concern over the environmental impact of rapidly expanding datacenter construction across the United States, as critics say firms are exploiting loopholes in key pollution rules to fast-track build-outs without adequate oversight.

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    Trump to loosen Biden-era vehicle fuel economy rules●Trump plans to loosen Biden-era fuel economy requirements for vehicles in the United Statesβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy22 h ago

    President Trump is planning to roll back fuel economy requirements for vehicles in the United States that were introduced under the Biden administration. The move would ease emissions and efficiency standards imposed on automakers, and it is drawing attention from the auto industry, environmental groups and policymakers amid ongoing debates over US climate policy.

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    US Eases Environmental Reviews for Natural Gas Projects●MAKING PROJECTS EASIER: US Eases Environmental Reviews for Natural Gas Projectsβœ‰newsEnvironment21 h ago

    The US government is moving to simplify environmental reviews for natural gas projects, a step officials describe as making project development easier. The change could speed up permitting for pipelines, terminals and other gas infrastructure, cutting the time and paperwork developers face. Environmental groups are likely to object that weaker reviews raise risks to air, water and affected communities.

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    Environmental NGOs increasingly funded by activist billionaires, critic warns●Viewpoint: Activist environmental NGOs are turning from public funding to activist billionaires to support their campaigns. It won’t end well.βœ‰newsEnvironment3 h ago

    A commentary argues that environmental NGOs are shifting their funding base away from public grants and toward wealthy activist billionaires to finance their campaigns. The author contends this dependence on a small set of rich donors risks undermining the groups' legitimacy and accountability, warning that the arrangement will ultimately damage both the organisations and the environmental causes they champion.

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    Citizen and Environmental Groups Plan No Data Center Rally in Harrisburgβ–Ό27+ Citizen, Environmental Groups To Hold No Data Center Rally Oct. 6 Main Capitol Rotunda In Harrisburgβœ‰newsEnvironment44 min ago

    More than 27 citizen and environmental groups are organizing a rally against data centers on October 6 in the Main Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The coalition is expected to voice opposition to data center development in the state, a growing issue as large facilities draw scrutiny over their energy and water use. Further details about the groups' specific demands were not provided.

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    Hochul Unveils CHARGE Agenda to Cap New York Climate Week●New CHARGE Agenda and Key Investments Round Out Big Climate Week for Governor Hochulβœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate2 h ago

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul closed out Climate Week by announcing a new CHARGE agenda alongside key climate investments. The New York League of Conservation Voters highlighted the package, which centers on charging infrastructure and clean energy spending. Observers see it as a move to position New York as a national leader on climate policy, though details of funding and implementation are still being assessed.

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    Environment group challenges Amazon, Duke Energy data center permitsβ–ΌEnvironment group challenges Amazon, Duke Energy air permits for mega data centerβœ‰newsEnvironment22 h ago

    An environmental group is challenging air quality permits tied to a large Amazon data center project in North Carolina, with Duke Energy supplying power to the facility. The challenge targets regulators' approval of emissions permits for the mega site, raising concerns about pollution and energy demand from rapidly expanding data center infrastructure. The dispute puts a spotlight on how states weigh tech industry growth against environmental standards.

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    Extinction Rebellion Issues Second Environmental Warningβ–ΌXtinction Rebellion Issues Environmental Warning, Second Noticeβœ‰newsEnvironment18 h ago

    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.

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    A group of Kurdish youth released 400 birds on Mount Maqloub, southeast of Mosul, in a wildlife conservation initiative. The action, reported by Kurdistan24, is being highlighted as an example of young people taking environmental protection into their own hands in a region where natural habitats have suffered from years of conflict. It has drawn attention as a positive environmental story from the area.