States Must Be Allowed to Reduce Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles

Thirteen states, representing over a third of the U.S. auto market, have adopted clean car standards to reduce global warming pollution from vehicles. And many more states are currently considering adopting the standards as well. But on December 19, despite overwhelming public support, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen Johnson denied the states the waiver they need to implement these crucial standards.

In doing so he not only went against historical precedent, but also rejected the advice of EPA advisors, directives of two federal judges, and the Supreme Court! Please tell EPA Administrator Johnson how profoundly disappointed you are with his decision. By denying the states the waiver they need to regulate vehicle pollution, he is shirking his legal responsibilities under the Clean Air Act, and instead playing politics with our health and the environment. Send a letter today!

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Subject:

[Decision Maker],

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As established by the Supreme Court, and recently reinforced by federal judges in Vermont and California, the EPA's responsibilities to reduce global warming pollution from automobiles is independent of fuel economy standards. There was therefore no legal or sensible reason for you to reject the waiver that states required to move forward with enacting clean car standards. A waiver of this sort has never been rejected since states gained this opportunity in 1967.

Much like the United States finally accepting the unified voice of the world's governments in the Bali climate negotiations, you must listen to the voice of U.S. citizens who know that the technologies and fuels needed to meet these common sense standards in every vehicle class already exist. We want these options on our roads so we can do our best to help be part of a sensible climate solution.

You had the opportunity to stand with the Clean Air Act, the environment, and the U.S. consumer. You chose instead a dubious political tactic that even your advisors say is unlikely to succeed in court.

I would ask that you listen to your own scientists, analysts, and lawyers--as well as the American public--and immediately reverse this ill-conceived decision.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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