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CAFE standards: Stop whining and get to work
- Automotive News
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2008-07-14 |
| It is distressing that some automakers are back in Washington whining about meeting new fuel economy standards at a time when their customers are demanding vehicles that exceed the regulatory mandates. | |
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Study: Pollution Slows Child Development
- Associated Press
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2008-07-14 |
| Children born after the closure of a coal-burning plant in China had 60 percent fewer developmental problems, a study released Monday suggests, giving ammunition to those who argue the country should embrace cleaner sources of energy. | |
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Riding the Railrunner
- New Mexico Independent (new window)
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2008-06-20 |
| Hundreds took advantage of free rides on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express yesterday. The trains were standing-room only and filled with first-timers as well as Rail Runner vets. The same question echoed around the train cars: “Is this the first time you’ve rode the Rail Runner?†| |
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Chávez Unveils Plan— Including Bicycle Rentals— to Make City More Friendly to Two-Wheelers
- Albuquerque Journal (new window)
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2008-03-28 |
| The Old Town gazebo looked like a bicycle convention Thursday as cyclists rode in from around town to hear Mayor Martin Chávez announce a package of initiatives to make the city more bike-friendly. | |
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Protect Clean Cars
- Journal North (new window)
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2007-12-23 |
| With global temperatures rising, extreme storms becoming more frequent, pollution clouding out our scenic vistas, asthma reaching epidemic proportions and prices at the gas pump hitting all time highs, New Mexico took a decisive step to protect New Mexico's environment, public health and consumer pocketbooks by adopting a Clean Cars Program. | |
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'Clean Car' Rules Adopted Statewide
- Albuquerque Journal (new window)
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2007-11-29 |
| New Mexico is cruising into the legal fight over California's "clean car" program. The state and local air-quality boards voted about midnight Tuesday to enact strict low-emission standards for new cars and trucks. | |
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Higher Vehicle Prices Under Clean Car Proposal Would Be Offset by Fuel Efficiency
- Albuquerque Journal (new window)
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2007-10-31 |
| Drivers who buy a new car would save about $43 a month in gas under the proposed "Clean Car" air-quality program, according to a report issued Tuesday by Environment New Mexico. | |
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Seeing Green In 'Clean Car' Plan
- Albuquerque Journal (new window)
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2007-10-28 |
| New Mexico could join a dozen other states next month by adopting strict low-emission standards for new cars and trucks. | |
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Clean Cars Program Pushed
- Journal North (new window)
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2007-05-22 |
| A New Mexico environmental advocacy organization is calling for the state to adopt the Clean Cars program that would increase the use of cleaner or more efficient vehicles to cut air pollution emissions and reduce the state's contribution to global warming. | |
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