Fiat Chrysler reportedly phasing out diesel passenger cars by 2022
By Rob LeFebvre From engadget The move follows emissions-related lawsuits. Fiat Chrysler’s diesel plans are back in the spotlight again. The Italian-American car maker was hit with several lawsuits last December, each claiming that the company’s heavy-duty pickup trucks used…
2015 environmental year in review
Authors Byron Taylor, David T Buente Jr, Roger R Martella Jr, Judith M Praitis Contributed by Sidley Austin LLP Environment & Climate Change USA Litigation developments Rulemaking and policy developments Enforcement developments Biotechnology developments Whether the issue was climate change, air quality standards or water…
California senators float post-2020 climate change bill
By Rory Carroll From Business Insider SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Two California state senators released a bill hat would give regulators the authority to design a plan to meet the state’s long-term greenhouse gas reduction goals and improve air quality…
Greenhouse gas ruling gives EPA leeway to regulate
Marcia Coyle, from supreme court brief Five years ago, environmentalists endured their worst term in decades, suffering a stunning 0-5 outcome in the U.S. Supreme Court. This term, they are 2-1 and victorious on the most pressing of their issues:…





