The EPA is planning to reconsider the Endangerment Finding. It is an Obama-era rule that classified carbon dioxide as a public health threat.
The move would affect emissions regulations on cars, trucks, and farm equipment.
Lewie Pugh with Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the proposal’s background, the impact on small-business truckers, and the timeline for rollout.
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