Industry Headlines: June 15-19

Posted by IronPlanet on Jun 19, 2015 2:43:00 PM

truckplanetInteresting industry headlines from this week:

EPA proposes tougher mileage standards for trucks [Fox News]

"The Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules that would lower carbon dioxide emissions from trucks and vans by 24 percent by 2027." Read more

Russia, Greece agree to build gas pipeline [Yahoo News]

"Moscow announced the creation of the Turkish Stream project last year after it cancelled its South Stream gas pipeline to southeastern Europe -- which was already under construction -- as relations with the EU reached a nadir over Ukraine." Read more

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House Passes Stand-Alone TPA [Agriculture.com]

"By a vote of 218 to 208, the House passed Trade Promotion Authority, or fast track, Thursday, which would give President Barack Obama the power to negotiate a Pacific trade deal that can’t be amended by Congress." Read more

Time-Lapse of 9/11 Memorial Museum Construction [Construction Business Owner]'

"CBO has teamed up with EarthCam to bring you this time-lapse video of the 9/11 Memorial Museum Construction project. Watch this video for a glimpse into this project from beginning to end." Read more

Five trends that will reshape farming [AGProfessional.com]

"A new study from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) identifies the most influential trends that will affect farming practices and structures through 2030. These include precision farming, automation, consolidation, professionalism and labor shortages." Read more

Topics: Construction, Oil & Gas, Industry Headlines