Posted May 9, 2013 by Simon Mui in Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
An independent panel of scientific experts today reaffirmed that an oil industry association’s study of California’s landmark clean energy law (AB32), in particular the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, was flawed on a number of fronts, saying it did not “include...continued→
Posted February 1, 2013 by Simon Mui in Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
As a scientist working on clean fuel policies, I spend much of my time working to protect our environment, health, and economy from the negative, unintended consequences from petroleum use. My colleagues at NRDC and the broader environmental community...continued→
Posted October 16, 2012 by Simon Mui in Curbing Pollution, Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
California consumers were treated to an early Halloween scare this month when retail gasoline prices surged as high as $5 per gallon. This latest spike was largely due to unplanned shutdowns of the ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance, an August explosion...continued→
Posted June 20, 2012 by Simon Mui in Curbing Pollution, Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
The best way to create good American jobs, cut our energy costs, and protect our national security is to decrease our oil dependency. California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) which requires the oil industry to start investing in cleaner, alternative fuels is...continued→
Posted May 23, 2012 by Simon Mui in Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
Over thirty million Americans will be on the road this Memorial Day holiday weekend heading to vacation with family and friends according to a survey produced by the automobile group AAA. With so many travelers inevitably having to stop at...continued→
Posted May 7, 2012 by Simon Mui
Thousands of stakeholders from over twenty countries and five continents gather this week in Los Angeles to attend the International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) to discuss moving the plug-in electric vehicle industry forward. Automakers such as Ford, GM, Nissan and...continued→
Posted April 26, 2012 by Simon Mui in Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which requires oil companies to supply the market with cleaner, alternative fuels, had a big win on Monday when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a trial court’s injunction. The standard will now...continued→
Posted April 23, 2012 by Simon Mui in Curbing Pollution, Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked an injunction today against California's low carbon fuel standard (LCFS). The original injunction was issued by the trial court (U.S. District Court, Fresno) in late 2011. As David Pettit, our senior attorney stated here:...continued→
Posted April 10, 2012 by Simon Mui in Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
In my last blog, I posted estimates on how much of the money you spend on gas is going to the oil industry’s profits. Our updated estimate shows that 23 cents of every dollar you spent on gasoline in February...continued→
Posted March 26, 2012 by Simon Mui in Curbing Pollution, Moving Beyond Oil, U.S. Law and Policy
Last week, gasoline prices soared once again to an average of $3.87/gallon nationally. With drivers paying on average $60 to fill up their tank, it’s no wonder that consumers are feeling gouged. But how much is Big Oil profiting from your...continued→
Posted February 23, 2012 by Simon Mui in Curbing Pollution, Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
The European Union failed to achieve a decisive vote today on its Fuels Quality Directive and will need to revisit the issue in June of this year, after an intense lobbying campaign by Canadian government officials and Big Oil. The standards would cut European dependence on...continued→
Posted January 27, 2012 by Simon Mui in Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
Just moments ago, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) voted unanimously (9-0) to move forward with its landmark clean car standards. When the rule is fully implemented by 2025, new cars will emit 75% less smog pollution, 50% less carbon...continued→
Posted January 20, 2012 by Simon Mui in Curbing Pollution, Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
At a time when consumers and businesses are being held hostage to oil rising to over $100 a barrel, our oil dependency is once again threatening our economic recovery. It would seem like we have little control in all of...continued→
Posted December 16, 2011 by Simon Mui in Curbing Pollution, Health and the Environment, Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
Just moments ago, the California Air Resources Board voted unanimously to move forward with a Low Carbon Fuel Standard in California. The ARB decision is a victory for California and its residents, but the benefits of the LCFS will be...continued→
Posted December 15, 2011 by Simon Mui in Curbing Pollution, Moving Beyond Oil, Solving Global Warming
In the latest salvo by the oil industry to weaken California’s low carbon fuel standard, (LCFS) the Western States Petroleum Association released a draft report, authored by an industry consultant, Sierra Research. The report’s exorbitant claims don’t hold up to...continued→
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