New Tailpipe Rules Will Help Tackle Climate Change and Improve Human Health

“The final Clean Car rule plots a clear path toward cleaner transportation in the U.S.,” said Jason Albritton, North America climate mitigation program director for The Nature Conservancy. “We know we need to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and we can’t do that without significantly reducing emissions from cars and trucks. Currently the U.S. transportation sector is responsible for over one-quarter of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. By setting forward a reasonable path and timeline for the auto industry to transition to electric and low-emission vehicles, the EPA’s new rule shows that the U.S. is serious about living up to its climate goals.”

“Though much like climate change at large, this new rule isn’t just about emissions. It’s also about people. Cars and trucks are major emitters of pollutants that harm human health and worsen air quality in communities, and disproportionately in vulnerable communities, across the U.S. By setting the transportation sector on a path toward lower emissions, this new rule will give everyone living in the U.S. the chance to breath cleaner air—something all of us deserve.”