President Joe Biden further accelerated the nation’s switch to electric vehicles by announcing two proposed federal rule changes aimed at reducing greenhouse gasses and other pollutants in motor vehicle emissions. The changes, announced April 12, would affect virtually all gasoline-powered vehicles on U.S. highways, would save consumers an estimated $12,000 in fuel and maintenance costs…
Biden Admin Unveils Toughest-Ever Car Emissions Rule in Bid to Force Surge in EV Purchases
April 12, 2023
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US Unveils Toughest-Ever Car Emissions Rule in Bid to Force Surge in EV Purchases
April 12, 2023
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President Joe Biden further accelerated the nation’s switch to electric vehicles by announcing two proposed federal rule changes aimed at reducing greenhouse gases and other pollutants in motor vehicle emissions. The changes, announced on April 12, would affect virtually all gasoline-powered vehicles on U.S. highways, would save consumers an estimated $12,000 in fuel and maintenance…
China’s Battery Weapon
Commentary It appears as if the Chinese Communist Party is running the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA this week is announcing new emissions rules for cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks for the model years 2027 to 2032, and possibly for heavy-duty vehicles, too. According to The New York Times, the rules would…
Texas Judge Grants Injunction Against Biden’s ‘Waters of the United States’ Rule in Texas, Idaho
March 21, 2023
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A Texas federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration’s “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule in the state of Texas. Federal Judge Jeffrey Vincent Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on Sunday granted the motion for injunctive relief in response to a lawsuit by Texas…
EPA Issues New Rule to Curb Interstate Smog
March 15, 2023
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new “final rule” on Wednesday aimed at curbing nitrogen oxide pollution—a key component of smog. The rule specifically targets power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states in the hopes of protecting air quality for those living downwind. The EPA has termed this type of rule…
GOP Congressmen Seek Federal Law to Override California’s Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban
March 10, 2023
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Republican congressmen filed legislation March 8 to prevent states like California from banning the sale of gas-fueled cars and light trucks. The “Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act”—introduced by Reps. John Joyce of Pennsylvania, Bob Latta of Ohio, Gus Bilirakis of Florida, and Jay Obernolte of California—would restrict the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing…
Environmental Protection Agency to Toughen Water Pollution Rules for Meat Production Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it plans to update its water pollution control standards for meat production facilities for the first time in nearly 20 years following a lawsuit filed by environmental groups. The agency on March 1 published its proposed consent decree that would resolve a lawsuit filed by environmental and conservation groups Cape…
House Oversight Demanding EPA Documents Following Allegations of Waste and Fraud
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Republican leaders are looking into alleged waste, fraud, and abuse in the Biden administration’s billion-dollar environmental justice award program. Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.)—and Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee on Economic Development, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas)—informed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan in a Feb. 27…
EPA Chief: Norfolk Southern Will ‘Absolutely’ Be Held Accountable for Ohio Chemical Spill
February 17, 2023
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Nearly two weeks after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, leaked hazardous chemicals into the surrounding city, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan promised residents that the railway company would “absolutely” be held accountable. “Let me be clear: EPA will exercise our oversight and our enforcement authority under the…
Australia to Establish Environmetal Protection Agency
December 9, 2022
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The Australian Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek, has announced the federal labor government will establish an environmental protection agency to oversee its new legislation on environmental protection and conservation laws. The new independent body is part of the federal government’s ‘Nature Positive Plan: Better for the Environment, Better for Business,’ announced on…
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