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The environment

US biodiesel volumes

32 US senators have urged the Environmental Protection Agency to approve increased biodiesel volumes.

 
 

Clean energy and oil prices

Frost & Sullivan has said that demand for clean energy is to remain strong in Asia Pacific for the year, despite volatile oil prices.

 
 

US Defense Department energy use falls

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the US Defense Department energy use has fallen to its lowest level since at least 1975.

 

Addressing the RFS

American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers has applauded the introduction of bills to address the Renewable Fuel Standard.

 
 
 
 
 

US DOE budget requests

The US Department of Energy has put forward its budget requests for the 2016 financial year.

 
 
 

The US-China climate agreement

The IER discusses the prospects of China fulfilling its commitment to the US in regards to carbon dioxide emissions and non-fossil fuels usage.

 

Clean diesel technology and ozone standards

An Environmental Protection Agency hearing has been told that new clean diesel technology and modernising older engines is important for meeting future ozone standards.