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Government,
Environmental & Energy

Aug. 3, 2018

Attorneys rally against Trump environmental moves, but Becerra waits — for now

The Trump administration announced Thursday it would seek to roll back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards and revoke a waiver that allowed California to set its own emissions standards. But it’s not clear, yet, what California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is going to try to do about it.

Attorneys rally against Trump environmental moves, but Becerra waits — for now
President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida, July 31.

The Trump administration announced Thursday it would seek to roll back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards and revoke a waiver that allowed California to set its own emissions standards. But it's not clear, yet, what California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is going to try to do about it.

Speaking to reporters in Los Angeles, Becerra painted an apocalyptic vision of forest fires, pollution and climate change without indicating tha...

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