Climate Change Skepticism Challenges EPA's Ambitious Plan to Cut Auto Emissions
☀️Climate Change Skepticism Challenges EPA's Ambitious Plan to Cut Auto Emissions.
The U.S. government's ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles is facing skepticism about its feasibility and whether it goes far enough. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced strict emissions limits aimed at slowing climate change, but the auto industry calls the target of 67% electric vehicle sales by 2032 unrealistic. Even if achieved, the reduction in pollution may be less significant than expected, as nearly 80% of vehicles in the U.S. are still expected to run on gasoline or diesel fuel. The EPA maintains that its proposal will substantially reduce pollution, but critics believe it falls short of what is required to combat climate change effectively. The EPA will consider feedback before finalizing the regulation in March 2024.
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