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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

Cars That Think

In addition, the lack of relevant legal or industry expertise is increasingly worrisome. This may become a major operational and legal problem at the federal level as thousands of new employees are hired across multiple federal departments and agencies to carry out the Biden Administration’s environmental policies.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

Green Car Congress

A limit was imposed on emissions from the power plants, and utilities were allowed to buy and sell permits to comply. states (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) and one Canadian province (Manitoba). nationals and legal residents. Coverage: In 2012–50% of emissions. In 2015–nearly 90% of emissions.

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Gas War: 25 States Sue EPA Over Updated Emissions Regulations

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& They’ve been joined by Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming in the suit.& We just aren't buying it," Coleman said.

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