U.S. Proposes 24% Increase in Fuel Economy of Trucks by 2027

Asking the trucking industry to do more to cut the emissions that add to climate change, the Obama administration on Friday proposed a 24 percent increase in fuel-economy requirements for tractor-trailers over a decade.

Indonesia Seeks $5 Billion to Cut CO2 From Deforestation

Indonesia needs about $5 billion in aid to hit its target for reducing emissions, according to the agency set up to protect rainforests and peatlands.

Canada to Work With U.S. on Emission Cuts, Minister Says

Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said his nation wants to work with the U.S. to cut greenhouse-gas emissions, including from Alberta’s oil sands, the source of crude to be carried by the Keystone XL pipeline.

Obama, GOP Face Showdown Over EPA Nomination

The White House is headed for a showdown with Senate Republicans over President Obama's pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency.