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Industry’s Tactics to Expose You to More Soot Pollution

Union of Concerned Scientists

rule is a good step, but more is needed The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to periodically review the science for six criteria air pollutants , including particulate matter, and to use this science to set a standard known as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. EPA’s PM 2.5 American Trucking Associations.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

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Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits

Corp Watch

German climate protesters block train carrying Volkswagen cars DW | July 14, 2019 Dozens of climate protesters tied themselves to a train track in front of a freight train to protest the German government's 'failed climate policy.' Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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VW owners affected by "Dieselgate" in Switzerland will not receive compensation

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German climate protesters block train carrying Volkswagen cars DW | July 14, 2019 Dozens of climate protesters tied themselves to a train track in front of a freight train to protest the German government's 'failed climate policy.' Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

2015 52
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Germany: Scandal at Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA: The company is refusing to sign a collective agreement, but gets millions in state subsidies

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German climate protesters block train carrying Volkswagen cars DW | July 14, 2019 Dozens of climate protesters tied themselves to a train track in front of a freight train to protest the German government's 'failed climate policy.' Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

2015 52
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Germany: Workers at VW subsidiary Cariad protest against job cuts

Corp Watch

German climate protesters block train carrying Volkswagen cars DW | July 14, 2019 Dozens of climate protesters tied themselves to a train track in front of a freight train to protest the German government's 'failed climate policy.' Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

2015 52
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China: Volkswagen under fire after audit finds no evidence of Uyghur forced labor

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German climate protesters block train carrying Volkswagen cars DW | July 14, 2019 Dozens of climate protesters tied themselves to a train track in front of a freight train to protest the German government's 'failed climate policy.' Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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