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GAO Says Renewable Fuel Standard ‘Broken,’ American Petroleum Institute and Advanced Biofuels Association Say Don’t Change Point of Obligation

December 2, 2016December 1, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The Renewable Fuel Standard is unlikely to meet its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions or expanding the nation’s renewable fuels sector, according to two Government Accountability Office reports.

EPA Proposes Denying Oil Refiners’ Renewable Fuel Standard Petition

November 11, 2016November 22, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The EPA has proposed denying several petitions by oil refiners to change the point of obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

Environmental Executive Moves: NWRA, NBB, Energy Services Group, Enevate Telensa

November 9, 2016November 22, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Here’s the latest news on hirings, promotions and departures among environmental leaders.

Policy & Enforcement Briefing: IPCC Report, Carbon Tax, EPA and Duke Energy

March 24, 2014March 24, 2014 by Tamar Wilner

A draft report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, likely to shape climate talks for years to come, makes the starkest warnings yet about global warming’s effects, the AFP says. The report will be formally published March 31. The EPA will join the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ... Read more »

Intel: McCarthy ‘Understands Industry Needs’

March 5, 2013March 5, 2013 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Executives from Intel, the American Sustainable Business Council and biofuel trade association Growth Energy say Gina McCarthy will protect the environment and grow American jobs if appointed to head the EPA. President Obama yesterday nominated McCarthy, currently the assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, for the ... Read more »

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