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1. Christie launches $2.5 million effort to reduce air pollution caused by construction equipment
(N.J./State)

Calls for 175 diesel engine vehicles to be retrofitted within 3 years BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Gov. Chris Christie Wednesday signed an executive order that targets air pollution caused ...

2. Obama bringing his energy plan to Bucks County
(U.S./Nation)

... a UPS shipping facility in Landover, Md., he highlighted what he calls a National Clean Fleet Partnership to assist large companies in reducing diesel and gasoline use in their fleets by incorporating ...

3. Feds rate New Jersey’s nuclear fleet ‘safe’
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Rather than spend the money to upgrade, the recommendations were widely ignored, and the NRC turned them in to formal rules in 2009. These improvements included requirements for spare backup diesel generators ...

4. 2011 Honda Accord review: Packs a lot for the price
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... you have adapted to the rhythm of the car, it is both smooth, aggressive, and has more in common with a BMW 335 diesel than with the Ford Fusion or its Japanese competitors, the Toyota Camry or Nissan ...

5. New Jersey must make investment in roads and bridges a high priority
(Opinion/Commentary)

... steel, lumber and diesel fuel — which rose 40 per cent between 2004 and 2009. There has, over the years, been a good deal of criticism directed at our industry — much of it ill-informed and unfair.  ...

6. A Winter coat: One of the many happy returns of the season
(Life/Style)

... passed; I'm two days late for what would have been a substantial markdown. Then I notice this little number. Even my husband agrees, this Diesel sweater is something I could use. The sale starts at 11 ...

7. Abandoned by New Jersey during a state of emergency
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and try heating up the car as much as possible. We were lucky to have a diesel car as it meant we were never in danger of running out of fuel. Others were not so lucky. I can't remember when the snow ...

8. Gov. Christie attacked New Jersey’s environment as much as NJEA
(Opinion/Commentary)

... water. No real action against PurGen. Delayed diesel idling rule for one year. Pulled back of beach access rules. (We're now waiting to see the changes). Established an Office of Economic Analysis ...

9. 13 New Jerseyans, towns, organizations and companies honored for environmental efforts
(N.J./State)

... police station, a railroad commuter jitney program, programs to foster bicycle transportation, purchasing of biodiesel fuel for municipal vehicles and revamping of the township's recycling program. CLEAN ...

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(Comments/Unsorted comments)

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11. Port of Camden gets federal funding designed to reduce pollution
(N.J./State)

... $1.4 million in EPA funds will go to install cleaner engines on construction cranes at various sites around New Jersey and New York. The grants are among the latest EPA effort to cut emissions from diesel ...

12. More troubles at Indian Point nuclear power plant
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... produced by the 1,100-megawatt plant is routed back to Indian Point to maintain its various machines and systems. In the event of a complete power failure, the plant maintains emergency diesel generators ...

13. N.J. DEP toughens sulfur rules to improve air quality
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... fuel oil storage facilities, fuel oil distributors and fuel oil users, including commercial, industrial and residential users. The rules, however, will not apply to on- and -off-road diesel fuel, which ...

14. Look around and alert
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

You are pretty funny. I recently bought a new Ford F250 Diesel for 2010. I love it. I pay attention to everything including the frogs and turtles on the road in Florida. And of course the college kids ...

15. New Jersey's Public Service once powered your house – and drove you to work
(Life/Style)

... bus under wires or as a regular bus without electricity. However, with the advent of the diesel-powered bus, the ASV's became superfluous and PS began ordering strictly diesels. General Motors buses ...

16. Shaquille O'Neal gives Boston Celtics a Big Four
(Sports/Professional)

... Deal," has been quite a force to reckon with since The Orlando Magic drafted him with the 1st pick in 1992 out of Louisiana State. A spectacular rookie season where Shaq Diesel shot 56.2 percent averaging ...

17. The hybrid car can trace its roots back to Teaneck, N.J.
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... were an electric car and a diesel car. Then, out of the blue, the EPA made a stunning announcement. It was ending the program. With Herman's help, Victor approached the National Science Foundation, ...

18. N.J. MVC can’t afford to inspect cars anymore
(N.J./State)

... on the road. The state will no longer require motorcycles and some diesel-powered vehicles, not covered by emissions tests, to submit to inspections every two years. The cutbacks are another byproduct ...

19. N.J. DEP chief unveils 14 priorities for agency
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... forests and wildlife management areas; * "Aggressively taking on sources of air pollution from other states that affect New Jersey's air quality; * "Accelerating the retrofit of diesel-fueled vehicles ...

20. NJ Transit to experiment with quiet cars for commuters
(N.J./State)

... also approved a $1.35 billion capital budget, including the purchases of 100 more multi-level cars and 10 "dual-mode," electric and diesel locomotives. Agency officials said new warranties would reduce ...