Battle over Tailpipe Emission Regulations Intensifies between State Attorneys General

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Republican and Democratic attorneys general are clashing over the Biden Administration's proposed regulations on tailpipe emissions. While Republican attorneys general argue that the plan would harm the economy and threaten energy security, their Democratic counterparts are pushing for more stringent requirements to combat climate change.

The dispute extends to the regulation of big rig emissions as well, with industry representatives and officials expressing concerns about the feasibility and impact of the proposed rules.

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