2021 Press Releases related to Transportation, Air Pollution, and Climate Change
Press Releases for the current year.
December 2021
- December 21, 2021: WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: New EPA Emissions Standards Will Reduce Pollution, Cut Costs, and Improve Lives.
- December 20, 2021: EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Standards for Passenger Vehicles, Paving Way for a Zero-Emissions Future.
- December 7, 2021: EPA Proposes Comprehensive Set of Biofuels Program Updates and Improvements.
November 2021
- November 19, 2021: EPA Report: U.S. Cars Achieve Record High Fuel Economy and Low Emission Levels as Companies Fully Comply with Standards.
- November 18, 2021: EPA Awards More Than $77 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects.
October 2021
- October 27, 2021: U.S. EPA Recognizes Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance.
- October 6, 2021: Rebates Totaling $17 Million Now Available to Fund School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health.
September 2021
- September 15, 2021: EPA Releases Case Study on Air Pollution Reductions for the New York/New Jersey Harbor Deepening Project.
August 2021
- August 5, 2021: EPA to Overhaul Pollution Standards for Passenger Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Paving Way for Zero-Emission Future.
April 2021
- April 30, 2021: EPA Announces $5 Million in Grants Available for Tribes and Insular Areas to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful Emissions.
- April 26, 2021: EPA Reconsiders Previous Administration’s Withdrawal of California’s Waiver to Enforce Greenhouse Gas Standards for Cars and Light Trucks.
- April 20, 2021: EPA Awards $10.5 Million to Clean Up 473 School Buses in 40 States.
- April 1, 2021: EPA Releases Case Study on California’s San Pedro Bay Ports Addressing Air Quality and Environmental Justice in Nearby Communities.
February 2021
- February 22, 2021: After Careful Consideration, EPA Supports Tenth Circuit’s Renewable Fuels Association Decision.
January 2021
- January 19, 2021: EPA Takes RFS-related Actions to help Farmers and Refiners.
- January 15, 2021: United States and Toyota Motor Company Reach Agreement for Decade-Long Noncompliance with Clean Air Act Reporting Requirements.
- January 6, 2021: Agency Releases Annual Automotive Trends Report Showing Manufacturers Still Struggling to Comply with Obama Era Standards without Use of Credits.