Oregon Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Attack on Strict Emission Standards

Local communities push back against hidden pollution from fossil fuel and AI sectors

As the Trump administration slashes environmental oversight, local groups are battling state laws and tech industry deals that hide pollution data and energy demands.Sharon Kelly reports for DeSmog.In short:In Colorado, Chevron’s oil well blowout near an elementary school exposed gaps in fracking chemical disclosures, with over 30 million pounds of “trade secret” chemicals injected statewide despite a 2022 transparency law.In Louisiana, a new la…

Washington joins states in lawsuit over Trump's emissions policy

SEATTLE, Wash. - Washington State has joined 10 other states in a lawsuit to challenge President Trump's efforts to rescind stronger vehicle emissions standards.

Oregon joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s attack on strict emission standards

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and nine other states have sued the Trump administration over its attempts to dismantle strict car and truck emissions standards meant to reduce air pollution and push a transition from gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles to electric ones.

Colorado joins lawsuit against Trump's use of Congressional Review Act to halt EV mandates

Colorado has joined a coalition of states in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's use of the Congressional Review Act to prohibit states from adopting stricter emissions standards for certain motor vehicles.