It is not yet known which systems were modified. But experts are focusing on parts of the exhaust system that are designed to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide, a pollutant that can cause emphysema, bronchitis and other respiratory diseases
Volkswagen’s rigging of emissions tests for 11m cars means they may be responsible for nearly a million tonnes of air pollution every year, roughly the same as the UK’s combined emissions for all power stations, vehicles, industry and agriculture.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Association has released data showing that global food prices have experienced the steepest monthly drop since 2008, casting doubt upon concerns about the impact of ethanol production in food price increases.
Volkswagen’s stunning admission that it sold diesel-powered cars that intentionally faked emissions testing results has left many of their owners — who thought they were buying fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles — angry and feeling betrayed.
Volkswagen AG said Tuesday that 11 million diesel vehicles worldwide may have evaded emissions rules.
The federal government paid out as much as $51 million in green car subsidies for Volkswagen diesel vehicles based on falsified pollution test results, according to a Times analysis of the federal incentives.
After a credit-fueled energy boom and a punishing downturn, U.S. shale drillers now spend the vast majority of their operating cash flow paying off the debt they took out to expand their drilling.
The Obama administration on Friday directed Volkswagen to recall nearly a half million cars from the road, saying the German automaker used software intentionally designed to circumvent environmental standards for reducing smog.
Exxon says its study had nothing to do with CO2 emissions, but an Exxon researcher involved in the project remembered it differently.
Top executives were warned of possible catastrophe from greenhouse effect, then led efforts to block solutions.
