The Trump administration is trying to rollback California's vehicle emissions standards—which have become legislative best practice, adopted by 13 states (including Massachusetts) and Washington, D.C.
The success of these standards has resulted in more fuel-efficient vehicles with lower carbon emissions nationwide. I've cosponsored a petition demanding Trump stops attacking our auto emissions standards, and I encourage you to sign it, too.
Rolling back vehicle emission standards will cause a serious increase in carbon emissions in our atmosphere, which will:
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Accelerate the climate crisis;
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Increase the risk of chronic illness, such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders among vulnerable populations, primarily young kids and communities of color;
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Introduce more pollutants and carcinogens to the air we breathe;
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Undermine the fuel economy standard, costing consumers billions of dollars.
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