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2 stories tagged clean-air-act on EV Digest.

Sierra Club Blasts Congressional Push to Revoke California's Clean Air Act Waivers

The Sierra Club is strongly criticizing a Congressional effort to strip California of its Clean Air Act waivers, which allow the state to set more stringent emissions standards for vehicles than federal requirements. This proposed legislation, introduced by Representative Harriet Hageman, targets long-standing policies crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks. The move could undermine California's ability to drive cleaner vehicle technologies and influence national environmental policy.

July 21, 2026CleanTechnicaSierra Club

Environmental Groups Threaten Lawsuit Against TVA Over Clean Air Act Violations at Coal Plants

Several prominent environmental organizations are preparing to sue the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), alleging the federal utility is violating the Clean Air Act. The groups claim TVA's decision to reverse the planned retirement of its Cumberland coal-fired power plants has led to ongoing unlawful pollution. This legal action underscores ongoing pressure on utilities to transition away from fossil fuels and embrace cleaner energy sources relevant to supporting EV charging infrastructure.

June 27, 2026CleanTechnicaTVA