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Nearly 140 Democrats urge EPA to 'promptly' allow California to set its own vehicle pollution standards

A group of 139 Democratic lawmakers is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to "promptly" reinstate California's ability to set its own vehicle emissions standards — which is expected to increase electric vehicle adoption.

Former EPA staffer says Wheeler lied to Congress
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Former EPA staffer says Wheeler lied to Congress

A longtime former Environmental Protection Agency staffer is accusing Administrator Andrew Wheeler of lying in a letter he wrote to Congress Tuesday that denied agency staff were shut out as EPA developed a controversial rollback on Obama-era fuel standards.

Dems grill EPA chief over auto emissions rollback plan

Dems grill EPA chief over auto emissions rollback plan

Democrats on Tuesday grilled Environmental Protection Agency head Andrew Wheeler over his agency's decision to roll back an Obama-era fuel emissions standard.

Top Dem lawmaker rolls out climate plan to appeal to GOP
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Top Dem lawmaker rolls out climate plan to appeal to GOP

A top Democratic lawmaker Thursday unveiled a new policy outline for future climate change legislation meant to appeal to the GOP.

Some GOP lawmakers are thawing on climate change

Some GOP lawmakers are thawing on climate change

Congressional Republicans seem to be thawing on climate.Rep. Mark Meadows, the chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus who has denied the science behind climate change, told reporters Wednesday he was open to confront the peril of the warming planet.
Climate change on front burner after 8 years of GOP rule
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Climate change on front burner after 8 years of GOP rule

For the first time in years, the House will hold two congressional hearings on fighting climate change this week, breaking with the skepticism that prevailed during the past eight years of GOP leadership.
House Dems split on how to tackle climate change
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House Dems split on how to tackle climate change

House Democrats are eager to elevate climate issues when they take over the House majority next year but are facing disagreement on how best to do so.
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