environmental

Green Eagle Railroad’s proposed 1.3-mile line would be part of a secure corridor linking Eagle Pass, Texas, and Piedras Negras, Mexico.

Federal regulators are deciding at what level should the U.S. allow the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail. Some environmental groups oppose LNG by rail because of concerns about transporting highly flammable material.

The first of a two-part regime imposing new pollution control standards on ships has been released for public comment.