The Oil Industry’s Covert Campaign to Rewrite American Car Emissions Rules

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/13/climate/cafe-emissions-rollback-oil-industry.html
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The Oil Industry’s Covert Campaign to Rewrite American Car Emissions Rules

This article from The New York Times discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of Obama-era regulations on car emissions and fuel efficiency. It highlights how these changes reflect the Trump administration's efforts to support the oil industry and undo environmental regulations. The article explores the potential impact of these rollbacks, including increased greenhouse gas emissions, decreased fuel efficiency, and potential harm to public health. It also discusses the backlash from environmentalists and states like California, which have vowed to fight against the weakened standards. Overall, the article provides insight into the controversial decision and its implications for both the environment and the oil industry.

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This article from The New York Times discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of Obama-era regulations on car emissions and fuel efficiency. It highlights how these changes reflect the Trump administration's efforts to support the oil industry and undo environmental regulations. The article explores the potential impact of these rollbacks, including increased greenhouse gas emissions, decreased fuel efficiency, and potential harm to public health. It also discusses the backlash from environmentalists and states like California, which have vowed to fight against the weakened standards. Overall, the article provides insight into the controversial decision and its implications for both the environment and the oil industry.

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