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UK tried to block tougher EU car emission tests

2015-09-26 17:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Guardian: The British government sought to block EU legislation that would force member states to carry out surprise checks on the emissions of cars, raising fresh questions over ministers attitude to air pollution and their conduct in the Volkswagen scandal. A document obtained by the Observer reveals that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has been advising British MEPs to vote against legislation that would oblige countries to carry out routine and non-routine inspections on vehicles...

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EPA says to take tougher stance on auto emissions tests

2015-09-25 16:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: U.S. environmental regulators said on Friday they are sending a letter to all automobile manufacturers saying they are stepping up emissions-testing activities in response to Volkswagen's alleged violations of pollution laws. "We are upping our game," Chris Grundler, head of transportation and air quality at the Environmental Protection Agency, told reporters in a teleconference. Volkswagen could face $18 billion in fines from the EPA after it admitted using software in diesel cars that evades...

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Ray Kelly: Pope's a 'Walker,' Making Protection Tougher

2015-09-19 03:32:47| IT Services - Topix.net

Former New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says protecting Pope Francis during his upcoming visit to the Big Apple is extra-challenging because the pontiff loves to walk among the crowds and shake hands with well-wishers. "The UN General Assembly is happening at the same time, but this is something that happens every year in New York - 135 heads of state, give or take a few.

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