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February 12, 2016
In Historic Move, Aviation Emissions to Be Regulated Globally
On February 8, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a working group of the United Nations’ Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), announced the first ever binding standards for aviation emissions, in the form of a carbon dioxide (CO2) cap and fuel efficiency standard. The rule was sent to the UN agency’s 36-State Governing Council for approval.
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President Obama Requests Mandatory Spending Levels for Farm Bill Energy Title
On February 9, President Obama released his FY 2017 budget request. While Congressional leadership derided the President’s budget as ‘dead-on-arrival,’ the budget gives insight into federal programs and priorities. For FY 2017, Obama has requested mandatory funding as outlined by the 2014 Farm Bill for much of the Energy Title – signifying the importance of these programs to transitioning rural communities, farms and ranches towards low-carbon, sustainable and more economical forms of energy.
Headlines
1. Supreme Court Delays Enforcement of Clean Power Plan
2. American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Challenges RFS Rules
3. Report: 7 Facts You Should Know About Gasoline
4. NREL Discovery Could Lead to Cheaper Cellulosic Fuels
5. Biodiesel Taking a Bite Out of Emissions in the Big Apple
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