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Coal industry on edge as White House moves to curb emissions
2013-07-14 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Marion Star: As the Obama administration prepares to roll out tough new standards aimed at sharply curbing carbon pollution, its hard to overstate the high stakes for Ohio. The state is home to Murray Energy Corp., Americas largest privately owned coal producer, and American Electric Power, which has one of the biggest fleets of coal-fired power plants in the nation. Plus, Ohio residents rely overwhelmingly on coal to power televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners and other appliances. In 2010, Ohio...
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Wary of trade war, Asian steelmakers curb exports
2013-07-12 12:49:57| Steel - Topix.net
Asian steelmakers have begun cutting exports in the face of growing cross-border trade disputes, raising the prospect that they may be forced to curtail production as they grapple with weak domestic demand and overcapacity.
More Chinese cities likely to curb auto sales: Industry group
2013-07-11 14:37:49| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Eight more cities in China, the world's biggest auto market, are likely to announce policies restricting new vehicle purchases, an official at the automakers association said, as Beijing tries to control air pollution. Shi Jianhua, deputy secretary general at the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), did not give details on the new measures and there has been no word from the government. But the industry group warned the planned restrictions could cut vehicle sales by 400,000...
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US and China to extend co-operation in effort to curb climate change
2013-07-10 22:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: America and China agreed on Wednesday to work together to develop cleaner trucks, expanding joint efforts against climate change by the two greatest emitters and raising prospects for a global climate deal. The new initiatives announced in Washington on Wednesday would see China and the US extend their climate co-operation to five new areas beginning with heavy trucks, which are a significant cause of greenhouse gas emissions in both countries. The US secretary of state, John Kerry, speaking...
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HK realtors protest over steps to curb rising prices
2013-07-08 11:54:24| Real Estate - Topix.net
THOUSANDS of real estate agents took to Hong Kong's streets yesterday to protest government efforts to curb soaring property prices, saying new transaction taxes and other measures are threatening business.
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