New Study: Ethanol Keeps Gaining Ground in the Race to Reduce Carbon
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September 29, 2021: Replacing toxic carcinogens in gasoline provides a huge boost to an already ....
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EPA Provides Some Clarity on Mid-Level Blends in Court
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Washington D.C. April 14, 2021– A three-judge-panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ....
read moreEthanol’s Carbon Impact in the Fuel Tank
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A new study is underway to determine whether corn based ethanol makes a larger contribution to ....
read moreUAI Conducts Vehicle Emission Testing- Ethanol Blends Come Out Cleaner
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October 19, 2020: The future of vehicle emission testing is at our fingertips, literally. The ....
read moreA New Research Tool to Help Ensure Accurate Ethanol Data
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August 24, 2020: A new tool is available for researchers to help ensure accurate and consistent ....
read moreCorn Growers, Ethanol Supporters to EPA: Stop Penalizing Ethanol Blends
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Washington, D.C. August 14, 2020: The Urban Air Initiative (UAI), a coalition of state corn ....
read moreCorn Growers, Ethanol Supporters Again Challenge EPA’s Flawed Testing and Modeling
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Washington, D.C. July 9, 2020: Joining forces to challenge flawed science, a coalition ....
read moreUrban Air Calls Out EPA for Failed PM Reductions
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Washington D.C., July 1 2020: In comments filed this week, The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative Comments Cite EPA’s Obstacles to Mid-Level Blends
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Colwich, KS, June 30 2020: The Urban Air Initiative filed comments with the EPA calling on the ....
read moreEPA’s COVID-19 Panel Asked to Review Connection between Fuel Quality and Air Quality
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The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) sent a letter to the COVID-19 Review Panel within the EPA’s ....
read moreEPA’s Anti-Competitive Limits on Ethanol Blending Are Illegal
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WASHINGTON – Attorneys for a broad alliance of ethanol, agriculture and clean fuel ....
read moreEthanol Blends Saving Lives through Reduced Vehicle Emissions
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Colwich, KS, April 27, 2020: That is the conclusion of a new peer reviewed technical paper ....
read moreUAI Applauds Governors Call to Reduce Toxics in Gasoline
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Colwich, KS, November 25, 2019: Urban Air Initiative (UAI) President Dave VanderGriend said the ....
read moreIf Ethanol Comes up at Thanksgiving- We’ve Got you Covered
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As the holidays approach, you’re bound to end up talking about where you work. And during ....
read moreCoalition Pushes EPA to Reconsider Limits on Higher Ethanol Blends
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WASHINGTON – In a joint petition filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals, a broad alliance ....
read moreSteve Vander Griend wins High Octane Award
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June 11, 2019: Steve Vander Griend, Technical Director of the Urban Air Initiative received ....
read moreNew Study: Ethanol Reduces Emissions Connected to Heart Disease and Asthma
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A new study finds that ethanol blends reduce particulate matter (PM) coming out of the ....
read moreWe Are All Exposed to the Toxins Spilled in Houston
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Situation: On Friday May 11, an oil tanker and two barges collided in the Houston Ship Channel. ....
read moreEPA Can Go Further than E15
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The Urban Air Initiative submitted comments to the EPA supporting the agency’s proposal to make ....
read moreNew Study: Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Benefit From Ethanol Blends
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Raleigh, North Carolina: A newly published study finds that most vehicles on the road today can ....
read morePetrochemical fire in Houston reveals much larger issue
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Situation: On Sunday, March 17, tanks of toluene and xylene caught fire at Intercontinental ....
read moreDelay in SAFE Rule Disappointing, but Still an Opportunity
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February 27, 2019: EPA’s decision to delay fuel economy rules until “later in the year” ....
read moreIndependent Study Finds Vehicle Emission Testing Is Not Reliable
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Colwich, KS January 21, 2019: A new study finds that many of the test fuels used in emissions ....
read moreA Salute to President Bush
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During this week of remembrance and tribute for the 41st President of the United States, UAI ....
read moreNew Research Finds EPA Not Enforcing the Clean Air Act
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Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was directed to reduce ....
read moreClean Octane Alliance Sees Open Road for Higher Blends
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Huron, SD, October 31, 2018: Lost in the celebration over the Trump Administration’s recent ....
read moreDon’t Buy Big Oil’s Lies on E15
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It didn’t take long. Minutes after President Trump announced he wanted to see E15 sold ....
read moreE15 is the First Step in a Long Road
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The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) commends the Trump Administration for its announced commitment ....
read moreEPA Pushes Back on Urban Air Challenge of Faulty Emissions Model
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September 13, 2018: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has refused to acknowledge ....
read moreStrategic Partnership Created to Expand Use of Clean Burning Ethanol
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In an effort to expand the market for domestic agriculture products, reduce harmful emissions, ....
read moreEPA Set to Give Oil Another Victory at Ethanol’s Expense
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Washington, D.C., May 21, 2018: A proposed rule to make ethanol blends above 15% illegal in ....
read moreNew Studies Show Ethanol Reduces Emissions and Improves Air Quality
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April 11, 2018: Ethanol blends reduce toxic tailpipe emissions by up to 50%, significantly ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative Discredits Sierra Club’s Inaccurate Assumptions about Ethanol
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In an effort to rebut erroneous assumptions about ethanol’s health effects in a lawsuit filed ....
read moreRecall of CAFE Rule is Opportunity to Improve Fuel Quality
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Washington D.C., The announcement by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the ....
read moreWe Have a Health Problem with Our Fuel
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Des Moines, Iowa , January 31, 2018: Ethanol is a needed tool when it comes to reducing ....
read moreHigh Octane Ethanol Blends Needed for Fuel Economy Standards
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Washington D.C., October 6, 2017: In comments submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection ....
read moreJudge Rules EPA to Release More Info on Test Fuels
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A judge rules that the Urban Air Initiative should have access to more EPA documents discussing ....
read moreDoes E15 Octane Matter? Yes it Does!
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Urban Air is thrilled that Magellan is offering E15 at its terminals. This move will help push ....
read moreEthanol’s Biggest Advocate May Be EPA?
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Washington D.C., June 5, 2017: In plot twist that may open the door to higher ethanol blends, ....
read moreEPA Should Repeal Regulations Limiting Ethanol
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Washington D.C., May 17, 2017: In comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency ....
read moreAromatics Poisoning Prompts Educational Partnership with Drift Racer
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Long Beach, California- The Urban Air Initiative is proud to announce an educational ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative Challenges CRC Study
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Long Beach, California, March 29, 2017: The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) called the results of a ....
read moreProposed EPA Rule Misinterprets the Law and Limits Clean Fuels
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Washington, D.C. – February 22, 2017: The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) and several partners ....
read moreEPA Should Withdraw Erroneous Vehicle Emissions Model
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Washington, D.C. January 25, 2017: Stakeholders including the states of Kansas and Nebraska ....
read moreNew USDA Lifecycle Assessment of Corn Ethanol Validates UAI’s Research
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Washington, D.C., January 13, 2017: The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) called a new report ....
read moreUAI’s Research Validated by Health Effects Institute
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For years Urban Air Initiative has been sounding the alarm on the dangers of aromatics in ....
read moreEPA Should Revise Emissions Model in Wake of E-Mail Revelations
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Washington D.C., October 26, 2016: Emails from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ....
read moreCalifornia newspaper publishes Urban Air op-ed on biofuels and clean air
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Education and partnerships are two of the key things needed to succeed in reducing toxins in ....
read moreCleaner fuels can address California pollution
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Colwich, KS, August 17, 2016: In the wake of a new study blaming more than 2,000 premature ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative Leads Effort to Update EPA Lifecycle Assessment
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Washington, D.C., July 11, 2016: The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) was joined by six other ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative calls on CARB to recognize role of ethanol in reducing carbon
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Colwich, KS, May 26, 2016: In comments filed today with the California Air Resources Board ....
read moreUAI asks Forbes to set the record straight on benefits of ethanol
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The recent article, “Why Are We Growing Corn To Fuel Our Cars? Three Reasons Why Ethanol Is A ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative calls court decision on MOVES Model a temporary setback
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Colwich, KS, April 20, 2016: The effort to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative, Energy Future Coalition challenge EPA data on ethanol’s lifecycle emission
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Washington, D.C., April 11, 2016: Urban Air Initiative joined the Energy Future Coalition and ....
read moreNew Study Finds MOVES Model is Flawed, Supporting UAI’s Earlier Findings
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The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) released an independent study assessing EPA’s MOVES ....
read moreNew White Paper Discusses Need to Grow Beyond the RFS
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The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is the entry ramp to the fuel market, but ethanol production ....
read moreDave VanderGriend’s editorial on Ted Cruz featured in Iowa newspaper
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A recent opinion piece in an Iowa newspaper regarding the Texas connection between Ted Cruz and ....
read moreUrban Air Calls RFS Decision Disappointing, but Not Surprising
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Colwich Kansas: November 30,2015: The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) called today’s decision ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative Applauds Black Caucus Recognition of Ethanol’s Health Benefits
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Colwich, Kansas, November 9, 2015: The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) today commended the ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative Calls EPA Masters of Deception
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Colwich, KS, October 12, 2015: The Volkswagen emissions scandal is part of a long history of ....
read moreMeet the newest member of our Urban Air team!
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Urban Air Initiative has some exciting news to share! We would like to introduce you to ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative Says the Real Economic Harm in the Biofuels Debate is to Keep Using Gasoline
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2015 Contact: Devan Horning 316-977-6879 ....
read moreCourt ruling disappointing, but leaves door open for mid-level ethanol blends
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The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) was disappointed to learn yesterday that the US Court of Appeals ....
read moreRemoving Ethanol from Gas Increases Toxic Emissions
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Many gas stations are promoting E0, or gasoline with zero percent ethanol. It not only costs ....
read moreYou Want to Talk About Engine Problems? Take Ethanol out of Gasoline
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(Ft. Lauderdale, FL, June 24, 2015) One of the great misconceptions following ethanol is that ....
read moreNew data shows EPA’s emissions model regarding ethanol is flawed
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Washington, D.C., July 8, 2015: New documents filed with the U.S Circuit Court of Appeals in ....
read moreResearcher says reducing benzene in gasoline will save lives
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(Colwich, KS- May 22, 2015) A health researcher publicly stated this week that reducing toxins ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative Partners in Clean Fuels Omaha Campaign
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(Omaha, NE, May 1, 2015) The Urban Air Initiative joined with a broad cross section of public ....
read moreMr. Obama, Tear Down that Wall!!
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(Watertown, South Dakota) The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) called on President Obama to ....
read moreUAI finds flaws in new EPA studies regarding ethanol
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(Detroit, Michigan — April 20, 2015) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published ....
read moreUAI Commends President Obama for Proclamation of National Health Week
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April 8, 2015: The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) today applauded the Obama Administration ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative weighs in on EPA’s proposed ozone standard
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(March 18, 2015) The Urban Air Initiative filed comments with the Environmental Protection ....
read moreUAI files petition challenging EPA emissions data
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(Washington, D.C.- March 16, 2015) The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) filed a new petition against ....
read moreUAI sues EPA over MOVES Model
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(Colwich, Kansas- December 13, 2014)The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) filed a lawsuit against the ....
read moreUrban Air Initiative and Energy Future Coalition urge recognition of ethanol as a way to reduce carbon
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(Washington, D.C., February 18, 2015) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) was urged to ....
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