The Senate voted to block California's groundbreaking initiative to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, opposing the state's ambitious move toward electric vehicles. Expected to be signed by President Trump, this resolution follows a Republican effort that questions the legality of California's regulations intended to reduce air pollution. The state's significant share of the U.S. car market amplifies the potential effects of this decision on national purchasing trends and environmental progress, sparking debate over the role of federal authority versus state regulation in emissions standards.
The Senate's vote to block California's gas-powered car ban undermines the state's efforts to combat air pollution and limits its regulatory authority over vehicle emissions.
This resolution poses a significant risk to the nation's progress toward electric vehicles and allows the fossil fuel industry to maintain its stronghold.
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