US transportation secretary rescinds emissions reductions mandate for highways

Published 23:58 on January 30, 2025 / Last updated at 00:51 on January 31, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada)

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State transportation departments will no longer be required to establish highway emissions reductions targets, according to measures taken by the new US transportation secretary on Wednesday.
State transportation departments will no longer be required to establish highway emissions reductions targets, according to measures taken by the new US transportation secretary on Wednesday.


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