EPA To Establish Rules For Airplane Emissions

The New York Times reportsthe Environmental Protection Agency will soon establish emissions rules for airplanes , as it has for motor vehicles and power works , to restrict airlines ’ contributions to global thawing .

The announcement represents the latest of Mr. Obama ’s major initiatives to combat global warming . Next week , the agency is expected to propose new rules on emission from heavy - duty trucks , and in August it is gestate to announce new rules to rein inpower plant defilement .

Environmentalists hail the announcement , saying that it could drive aircraft manufacturers to explore innovative new ways to reduce emissions from a major source of pollution .

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“ With today ’s announcement , President Obama has a alone and extremely crucial opportunity to demonstrate leadership not only domestically but around the world , ” said William Becker , executive director of the National Association of Clean Air Agencies .

Do n’t expect the airline to take this rest down . According to the Times , the manufacture has made expectant move in late eld to reduce its glasshouse gas discharge , though “ meliorate fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions have been more than offset by the development of the aviation sector around the world . ”

One wonders what restrictions the EPA can put in berth to curb the industry ’s environmental impact in a meaningful manner , and if there are n’t grownup - impact result to be had elsewhere . “ carbon copy - neutral ” biofuels?Electric aircraft?Intercontinentalhyperloops ?

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