A good first step, but more needs to be done.
That sums up the reaction from Oregon’s political and environmental leaders to the news that the feds will start regulating greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars and trucks.
They also say it’s a reminder that if not for California, Oregon, Washington and 12 other states – the feds might still be delaying instead of taking action.
The EPA wants to limit greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks. Photo from ODOT.
The Obama Administration is taking the federal government’s first steps to reduce greenhouse gases – and it’s starting with cars and trucks.
It’s doing this by requiring new passenger vehicles to get better gas mileage. Cars that burn less fuel also produce less pollution, including greenhouse gases.
The new rules kick in for the 2012 model year and get increasingly tough over a four year period.
