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EPA Accuses Fiat Chrysler of Using Emission Defeat Devices

Jan 16, 2017 08:45 AM EST

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday that it is pursuing Fiat Chrysler for allegations of illegally installing secret defeat software that allowed more than 100,000 of the automakers diesel vehicles to emit harmful substances way above the legally allowed levels.

EPA Gives Honda Clarity 366 Miles Rating

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Oct 26, 2016 07:38 AM EDT

The Honda Clarity sedan is expected to hit the market before the end of the year, and the car has been officially rated by the Environmental Protection Agency as the electric car with the longest range

US Environment Body May Ban Common Pesticide Used on Fruits and Veggies

Desiree Sison |

Oct 31, 2015 04:10 AM EDT

Pesticide producers in California are protesting EPA's proposed ban on chlorpyrifos, a common pesticide used on fruits and vegetables.

EPA Sued for Destroying Monarch Butterfly Population

Marco Foronda |

Feb 28, 2015 10:42 AM EST

Glyphosate destroys milkweed, the only food consumed by monarch butterflies in their migration.

Florida Official Seeks Senate Support To Solve Climate Change

Mitch de Leon |

Jul 30, 2014 07:36 AM EDT

In a testimony conveyed before a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Broward County commissioner Kristin Jacobs discussed the need to take action with regard to climate change.

Obama's New Rules To Cut Coal Emission By 30%, Legislators Say They'll Fight It.

Lemuel Cacho |

Jun 03, 2014 05:39 PM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama's administration unveiled the first environment rules that would cut carbon pollution by 30 percent, but coal-state legislators said they will rally against it.

Obama Lays Out New EPA Guidelines on Monday

Christl Leong |

Jun 01, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

President Barack Obama will announce his new program which intends to reduce carbon emissions from power plants on Monday. The new rule, outlined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is aimed at reducing carbon emissions through a shift from using coal to renewable energy and natural gas, USA Today reported.