EPA’s war with California proves America needs a carbon tax | Dana Nuccitelli

Artificially low fuel prices are the root of the problem

Last week, Trump’s EPA announced that it will repeal the vehicle fuel efficiency standards set under the Obama administration and replace them with weaker requirements. EPA also threatened to revoke California’s ability under the Clean Air Act to impose its own greenhouse gas standards. If they do so, California’s attorney general will sue the EPA.

The Trump Administration’s assault on clean car standards risks our ability to protect our children’s health, tackle climate change, and save hardworking Americans money. We’re ready to file suit if needed to protect these critical standards: https://t.co/AqwDR9Js18 https://t.co/qBalA25Z2l

"GM will end production of the Chevrolet Sonic subcompact car... part of a broader push by Detroit auto executives to abandon low-margin cars in favor of sport-utility vehicles." https://t.co/rB4gL3baqi

Manufacturers need to sell vehicles that customers need and want today to fund the technological shifts and electrification and automation expected in the future

Honda exec rips Trump EPA plan to lower emission standards: "We didn't ask for that" https://t.co/gTdWh5QXMw pic.twitter.com/ZNDuSmcQ1j

I want to turn to the industry representatives who are here and say, ‘what were you thinking when you threw yourselves on the mercy of the Trump administration to solve your problems?’