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- 1Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards, Alarming Climate and EV Advocates▼Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate, Health, EV Market
The Trump administration has moved to roll back US fuel-economy standards, a policy change that critics say will increase emissions, worsen air pollution and undermine the electric vehicle market. The rollback is being reported as a significant blow to climate and public health goals, with automakers and environmental groups expected to weigh in on the consequences for the EV industry.
- 2Trump Administration Sharpens Rollback of Car Fuel Economy Rules▼Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars
The Trump administration has sharply scaled back federal fuel economy standards for new cars, weakening requirements that automakers improve mileage and cut emissions. The move reverses stricter rules put in place under earlier policy and is expected to lower compliance costs for carmakers while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about higher fuel use and pollution.
- 3Trump administration to slash clean car emissions rules▼Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
The Trump administration is moving to significantly roll back US clean car rules designed to cut climate-warming emissions from vehicles. The decision would loosen tailpipe pollution and fuel efficiency standards that have pushed automakers toward electric vehicles. Environmental groups are expected to challenge the move, while carmakers face uncertainty over future regulatory requirements in the American market.
- 4Western Colorado coal mine breached methane limits nearly fourfold, state says●Western Colorado coal mine violates methane caps nearly 4 times over, state says
State regulators say a coal mine in western Colorado emitted methane at levels nearly four times above its permitted cap. The finding raises questions about enforcement of Colorado's climate rules and the mine's compliance record. The report has drawn attention in regional coverage of methane pollution from coal operations and the state's efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions from extractive industries.