For Immediate Release:
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024
Contact:
Lee Francis | Deputy Director
Virginia League of Conservation Voters
(434) 989-3197 | lfrancis@valcv.org
Democrats Stand up for Climate Action, Cutting Harmful Tailpipe Pollution
RICHMOND – Today, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources voted down multiple attempts to repeal Virginia’s Advanced Clean Cars Standards, which over time will cut harmful tailpipe pollution while bringing an increasing number of in-demand electric and low-emission vehicles to Virginia.
In response to this decision, Michael Town, Executive Director of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, issued the following statement:
“Staying the course on Clean Cars will save lives, protect public health, and address our state’s largest contributor to the climate crisis – the light-duty cars, trucks and SUVs that we drive every day – all while expanding consumer choice and saving drivers money. Continuing to cut pollution from the transportation sector will be vital as we work long-term to tackle climate change and protect clean air for all Virginians. We are grateful for Democrats’ leadership on Clean Cars and hope today’s votes are the first of many this session that prioritize climate action over what’s best for the fossil fuel industry.”
About us:
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters serves as the political voice of the state’s conservation community, working to make sure Virginia’s elected officials recognize that our natural heritage is an environmental and economic treasure for all. Virginia LCV works with conservation leaders across Virginia and strives for a conservation majority in state government. We secure good public policies on the state level and hold public officials accountable for their positions on environmental issues. For more information, visit www.valcv.org.
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