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Fleets Can Target the ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ of Decarbonization

Although zero-emission technologies are available, fleet operators also can achieve significant progress toward decarbonization through pragmatic, intermediate steps to improve efficiency.

February 11, 2026
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EPA Poised to Scrap 2009 Endangerment Finding

A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the plans, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal.

February 10, 2026
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Actor Edward Norton Promotes Ship Emission-Cutting Tech

Actor and Stax Engineering founding partner Edward Norton promoted his company’s technology that captures ship emissions, saying the company has worked with CARB and the shipping industry.

January 28, 2026
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US Blocks Global Carbon Tax on Ships for Now

Countries at an IMO gathering in London voted to push back for a year a decision on whether to make ships start paying for the more than 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases they emit each year. 

October 17, 2025
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US Wants Extra Step to Adopt Ship Carbon Tax

Nations are at an International Maritime Organization meeting in London to decide on landmark regulations to make vessels start paying for their greenhouse gas emissions.

October 16, 2025
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Shipping Braces for Carbon Tax, Fueling Trump Tariff Threat

The International Maritime Organization will this week decide on sweeping new rules to make the sector start paying for the more than 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases it emits each year.

October 14, 2025
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Shippers Warn IMO Net-Zero Plan Could Cost $300B by 2035

The IMO has set a goal of net zero for shipping by midcentury and next month aims to formally adopt a plan that would see ships pay levies for at least some of their emissions.

September 19, 2025
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CARB Crafts New Auto Pollution Rules After Trump Attacks

The California Air Resources Board and five other agencies recommended the state backfill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles that is set to expire in late September.

August 19, 2025
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Amazon Emissions Climb 6% in 2024 on Data Centers, Fuel Use

Amazon.com's carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers.

July 16, 2025
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Trump Removes California Emissions Waiver

President Donald Trump on June 12 hosted a signing ceremony at the White House with freight and trucking executives to formally roll back a Biden-era emissions policy.

June 12, 2025

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