Senate votes to revoke California’s ability to set air pollution standards

House Republicans broke years of precedent—and possibly the law—to kill California’s right to clean air

In a move Democrats warned would have disastrous consequences for the economy, the environment, and public health, the Republican-led Senate Thursday voted to block California’s electric-vehicle mandates, revoking the state’s right to implement the nation’s toughest emissions standards.    Republicans used the Congressional Review Act, or CRA, to overturn California’s long-standing authority under the Clean Air Act to request waivers from the En…

Sacramento Report: California’s Economy Ranks 4th in the World

California’s economy is the fourth largest in the world, surpassing most countries with a state gross domestic product of $4.1 trillion, which measures the total value of goods and services produced.That growth has been driven by sectors including technology, manufacturing and agriculture, and supercharged by international trade in regions including San Diego. But the state’s high cost of living limits how much Californians benefit from the dist…

Congress passes resolution to overturn California’s pollution rules for cars

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer   WASHINGTON — A Senate vote on Thursday means that both houses of Congress have now passed a resolution that would deny California a federal waiver to set stricter environmental standards for cars, a move that could upend the U.S. auto industry.   The levels of pollutants that cars may legally emit into the atmosphere are set by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act, which overrides any s…

The Fight Over EV Rules In California Misses The Big Picture - CleanTechnica

The Senate has used a procedural gimmick to get rid of the waiver California has had for 30 years to set its own emissions standards. The post The Fight Over EV Rules In California Misses The Big Picture appeared first on CleanTechnica.

California's Emissions Standards Are A Thing Of The Past

In this morning's edition, the Senate revokes California's right to set its own emissions standards, and Chinese cars are enrapturing European buyers.

Senate Overturns California Waiver, Defying Parliamentarian

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