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Friday, March 14, 2008

EPA Expands Diesel Emission Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed stronger than anticipated diesel emission standards today from Houston, Texas. Applicable to trains and shipping, the EPA's action matches those emission guidelines already applicable to large diesel trucks and buses, and for construction, mining and agricultural equipment.

This article further describes the EPA's new standards, which aim to aid communities in achieving better ozone standards.

Labels: energy policy, environment