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EPA’s Proposed Truck Rule Delays Justice for Freight-Impacted Communities

Union of Concerned Scientists

And as EPA moves forward with its own proposal to finally strengthen truck pollution regulations, industry has been waging an all-out war on those, too. This fight by industry to delay, obstruct, and otherwise thwart stronger regulation has devastating consequences. Image: Freightliner ).

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Five Important Points About the “SAFE Vehicle Rule”

Law Columbia

EPA and DOT estimate that “upstream” carbon dioxide emissions from oil production, transportation, refining, and distribution would increase by 159 MMT (over the lifetime of the vehicles produced from MY1979 through MY 2029). The safety benefits of the rule may have been overestimated. California’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate).

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Trump’s Discordant Coal Quartet

Legal Planet

Taking advantage of a loophole in the Clean Air Act, Trump is extending the deadline for coal plants to comply with new mercury restrictions from 2027 to 2029. Another presidential action is technically a proclamation rather than an executive order, a distinction of no importance to anyone.

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Trump 2.0, Day One: Considerations for Cities and Community Partners

Law Columbia

The EO also refers to waivers granted to California under Section 209 of the Clean Air Act for its own Advanced Clean Cars II rule that aims to phase out new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The EPA and NHTSA rulemakings are completed, as is Californias Section 209 waiver for Advanced Clean Cars II. Paris targets.