The new automobile fuel efficiency standards are good for the nation and especially welcome in communities of color. Any time we can make major advancements in cleaning the air and reducing the emissions that cause climate change—as these standards will do—we will see an enormous positive impact on people of color, whom studies show are the most adversely impacted by dirty air and the warming of the planet. Clearly, the goal of more and better jobs and greater opportunity for all is firmly linked with that of a cleaner economy and a more healthful environment. We applaud the EPA and the auto manufacturers for working together to establish these standards and thereby point the way toward a brighter future for all our communities.
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