The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to submit four of California’s longstanding emissions waivers to Congress for potential repeal has reignited a heated political and legal battle over the state’s unique status to set pollution controls for other states. The move placed California’s ability to set more stringent emissions standards in the cross hairs of […]
EPA Proposes Delaying Vehicle Rules, Citing Low EV Demand
In a stark change in environmental policy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially called for delaying the timelines for implementing tough new standards for vehicle emissions. The agency announced a plan to give car manufacturers a two-year buffer in their rollout of new, lower-emission vehicles after, it says, evidence has shown a drop in […]