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EPA Move to Weaken Clean Car Standards is Irresponsible and Unwarranted

April 3, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to weaken landmark clean car standards designed to slash carbon pollution and save drivers $92 billion at the pump.

EPA Proposes Reopening Dangerous Loophole That Would Keep Dirty Trucks on the Road

November 9, 2017 Press Release

Tax Cut Bill Favors Polluters over Clean Energy

November 2, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – House Republicans released plans today calling for major tax cuts that would sharply increase the federal deficit and target valuable clean energy incentives fostering job growth and innovation in the American marketplace.

New House Legislation is Latest Step in Attack on Successful Fuel Economy Standards

October 12, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON (Oct. 12, 2017) – Representatives Fred Upton (R-MI) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today introduced new legislation that would weaken federal fuel economy standards. The bill aligns with provisions outlined in legislation introduced in the Senate that would give automakers…

NRDC and Partners Sue Trump Administration for Unlawful Delay of Fuel Economy Penalties

September 7, 2017 Press Release

Natural Resources Defense Council and two other groups today sued the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), accusing it of unlawfully delaying a rule that would increase penalties for carmakers that violate fuel economy standards. The agency's delay is letting…

Revisiting the Concluded Review of Clean Car Standards is a Waste of Taxpayer Resources

September 6, 2017 Press Release

EPA Should Listen to Americans that Support Clean Cars and Healthier Communities

Groups Sue Trump Admin. for Risking Americans’ Health by Suspending Transportation Clean Air Safeguards

July 31, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Trump administration put Americans’ health at risk by abruptly suspending a federal safeguard intended to curb a major source of climate-changing emissions, the pollution from cars and trucks on the national highways, according to a lawsuit filed…

NRDC & Other Environmental and Consumer Groups, 11 States & NYC Sue Over Stalled Efficiency Standards

June 13, 2017 Press Release

Bill savings and pollution reductions from 5 standards at risk

NRDC Will Sue as Trump Administration Begins Dismantling Methane Pollution Protections

May 31, 2017 Press Release

Following Reports the U.S. Will Withdrawal from Global Climate Commitment, EPA Suspends Key Rules that Curb Emissions from Oil and Gas Industry

Metro Board Kills Funding for 710 Tunnel Project

May 25, 2017 Press ReleaseCalifornia

New Senate Legislation Is a Step Toward Rolling Back Successful Fuel Economy Standards

May 25, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – New legislation introduced today by primary sponsor Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) would weaken federal fuel economy standards. The bill would give automakers concessions that would undermine public health protections and the future competitiveness of American manufacturers.

Ahmedabad Unveils Groundbreaking Protections Against Deadly Air Pollution

May 12, 2017 Press ReleaseIndia

Indian government officials and partners today unveiled the first-of-its-kind comprehensive health-based plan to protect citizens from deadly air pollution, which is being established in Ahmedabad, one of the most polluted cities in South Asia.

President Trump Retracts Decision to Keep Strong Clean Car Standards

March 15, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – President Trump today moved to weaken the landmark carbon pollution standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022-2025.

EPA Maintains Strong Clean Car Standards

January 13, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency announced today it is keeping in place the clean car pollution standards it set in 2012 for automobile model years 2022 to 2025.

EPA Plans To Keep Clean Car Standards Strong

November 30, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will keep in place the existing carbon pollution standards for automobile model years 2022 to 2025.

President’s Actions to Accelerate EV Deployment Exemplify Sprint-To-The-Finish Attitude

November 3, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON (Nov. 3, 2016) -- The White House today announced a broad package of initiatives to foster the development of electric vehicles, including a nationwide infrastructure system to support them.

80,000 Americans, Mayors, Clean Tech Groups, State and City Leaders Call for a Cleaner Transportation System

August 23, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – More than 80,000 Americans joined dozens of mayors, business leaders, environmental and consumer groups, and state and city transportation officials in calling on the Obama administration to reduce carbon pollution from the nation’s transportation system and promote cleaner…

“Floor It:” NRDC Poll Shows Broad Bipartisan Backing for Clean Cars and Clean Transportation

August 4, 2016 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – Cars and trucks are a leading source of carbon pollution in the U.S. and a poll released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council shows that Americans of all political views overwhelmingly endorse two Obama Administration initiatives to…

All-Encompassing Climate Fight Includes Curbing Carbon Pollution from Airplanes

July 25, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Obama Administration today released a scientific conclusion that carbon dioxide emissions from aircraft contributes to climate change, setting the stage to consider federal standards that would begin curbing that climate pollution.

Fuel Efficiency Goals are Attainable, Obama Administration Report Shows

July 18, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Automobile technology is advancing faster than expected, according to an Obama administration report released today. This means automakers are on track to meet clean car standards through the year 2025, experts at the Natural Resources Defense Council say.