On June 19th, Colorado Governor ordered the state to comply with California emissions standards because:
- to resist the Trump administration softening of emissions rules
- to protect farmers, farming and farm land
- to protect the Colorado wilderness
- to protect communities “susceptible to air pollution and a changing climate”
- for Colorado’s health and future
The opposition: Colorado Automobile Dealers Association
What does the opposition say:
- more Coloradoans buy large trucks and SUVs
- “We’re disappointed that the state of Colorado, the governor, or regulatory board or anybody else would cede air quality control regulation to an out-of-state, unelected board in Sacramento (California)
- California emissions standards are the current federal emissions standards
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