California’s special power to set strict emissions rules is under threat. Oil backs the rollback; EV makers push back. A major legal battle is brewing.
California’s authority to set tougher emissions standards dates back to the 1960s when it battled severe smog and created its own air board before the EPA
existed. The Clean Air Act of 1970 granted California a unique waiver recognizing its leadership and pollution challenges.
power enabled California to push cleaner fuels and zero-emission vehicles, influencing other states. The issue is also about environmental justice, as pollution disproportionately harms communities of color. READ MORE BELOW
