The Biden administration's decision to allow California and 11 other states to ban new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 underscores an ambitious effort to combat climate change.
While some view California's regulations as excessive, they are positioned within a historical context of significant air quality challenges that justify stricter pollution controls.
By granting the waiver under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency empowers California to implement stringent measures that could effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
As the state prepares to defend these regulations from potential repeal by the incoming Trump administration, a significant legal battle over climate policy looms.
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