The EPA called on Monday for an increase in the amount of ethanol and other renewable fuels blended into the nation’s overall fuel supply next year. [The Washington Post]

Volkswagen successfully lobbied to remove two key parts of Europe’s coming auto emissions tests, an internal email has shown. [The NY Times]

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s, the outgoing Argentinian president, hydroelectric project will bring jobs and money to Patagonia’s grasslands – but political and environmental implications of the $5.7bn scheme, backed by China, have sparked concern. [The Guardian]