Tim Carmichael: Obama hits the road calling for CA's ability to impose emissions standards

Published on Jan 27, 2009 - 6:16:42 AM

By: Coalition for Clean Air

Jan. 26, 2009 - President Barack Obama today directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to act swiftly to review a request by California and at least 13 other states for a waiver under the Clean Air Act to set strict automobile emission standards.

The Coalition for Clean Air Senior Policy Director, Tim Carmichael issued the following response:

"California is a global leader in developing effective strategies to reduce air pollution and global warming emissions. It is wonderful news that the Obama administration is willing to let California continue to lead in this area for the benefit of the entire country, and frankly, the entire planet.

Everyone who has tracked the development of automobile technologies knows that the entire industry can do much more to reduce emissions and improve fuel-efficiency.

California and at least 13 other states, which represent 40% of the U.S. auto market, are ready to implement stricter emissions standards which we hope will then be adopted nationwide.

The fact that the Obama administration is making this its first prominent action on global warming is a strong signal for California and the rest of the country; it shows his willingness to support the science and leadership needed to fight global warming."

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