Friday’s Headlines Pollute the Air and Pay for the Privilege

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By Blake AuedOct 1, 2026, 12:01 am112 ptsTrending
The Trump administration’s war on electric vehicles continues, as the U.S. DOT rolled back average mileage standards from 50 miles per gallon by 2031 under President Biden to 35, which will further increase the amount of greenhouse gases vehicles are pumping into the air (New York Times). The decision will…

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