Trash moving forward to end California's authority to set clean-air standards

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The Trump administration will seek to revoke California’s authority to regulate automobile emissions — including its mandate for electric-car sales — in a proposed revision of Obama-era standards,

that damn knitter again!

a frontal assault on one of former President Obama’s signature regulatory programs

to curb greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. It also sets up a high-stakes battle over California’s unique ability to combat air pollution and, if finalized, is sure to set off a protracted courtroom battle.

would also put the brakes on federal rules to boost fuel efficiency into the next decade

Environmental Protection Agency will propose revoking the Clean Air Act waiver granted to California that has allowed the state to regulate vehicle carbon emissions and force carmakers to sell electric vehicles in the state in higher numbers,

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will likewise assert that California is barred from regulating greenhouse-gas emissions from autos under the 1975 law that established the first federal fuel-efficiency requirements

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...s=mcnewsletter

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California hit its climate goal early — but its biggest source of pollution keeps rising



California hit its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels four years early, a milestone regulators and environmentalists are cheering as more proof that you can cut pollution while growing the economy.

But a closer look at data released by the state Air Resources Board shows that while emissions from electricity generation in California have plunged, other key industries are flat and transportation pollution is increasing.

Further complicating matters is a Trump administration plan to weaken fuel economy standards and revoke California’s power to set its own, stricter rules — a move that could cause vehicle emissions to rise even more.

The uneven progress shows the big challenges that loom as California advances toward its more ambitious goal: slashing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions another 40% by 2030.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/l...s=mcnewsletter

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I'm with you on this pollution control lifting boots.

Along with the changing the gas mileage requirements.
Obvious sucking of gas and oil pigs.

Complete b.s.

[boutons_deux]

I'm with you on this pollution control lifting boots.

Along with the changing the gas mileage requirements.
Obvious sucking of gas and oil pigs.

Complete b.s.

People will sicken and die from increased air pollution. manslaughter, just like kicking people out health insurance.