California races to protect clean air rules after Trump rolls back emission waivers

California races to protect clean air rules after Trump rolls back emission waivers

California officials are preparing new strategies to curb vehicle pollution after President Donald Trump revoked the state’s authority to set stricter emission standards, a move that also eliminates its planned phaseout of gas-powered cars by 2035.Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder reports for U.S. News & World Report.In short:The Trump administration and Congress repealed three major waivers under the Clean Air Act that allowed California to set toughe…