State Clean Cars Programs: An Effective Way to Slash Global Warming Pollution
Publication Date: February 2006
Author(s): Elizabeth Ridlington
Funder(s): U.S. Public Interest Research Group
Funder(s): U.S. Public Interest Research Group
Topic: Environment (Weather and climate)
Keywords: Clean Cars Program
Type: Report
Abstract:
While the Bush administration and federal policymakers continue to resist efforts to reduce global warming pollution, many states are taking dramatic, effective actions to address the threat--including the adoption of the "Clean Cars Program" which sets limits on global warming pollution from cars, light trucks and SUVs. The 10 states that have adopted the Clean Cars Program will cut global warming pollution from cars, light trucks and SUVs by 64 million metric tons per year in 2020, while saving consumers money and reducing the nation's reliance on oil.