Feds Scrap Highway CO2 Goals – Focus Shifts Elsewhere
Published Date: 4/18/2025
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Summary
State transportation agencies and planning groups no longer have to set shrinking carbon dioxide targets or report on their progress. This change simplifies how they manage greenhouse gas goals for highways, saving time and effort. It starts now, helping states focus on other important transportation priorities without extra paperwork.
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