Several states have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block new US rules aimed at reducing tailpipe emissions from cars and light trucks. The lawsuit challenges the regulations put forth by the federal government that seek to curb greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.
The states involved in the legal action argue that the new rules are not stringent enough and do not go far enough in addressing the pressing issue of climate change. They claim that the regulations fail to meet the standards set by the Clean Air Act and are insufficient in combatting the harmful effects of vehicle emissions on the environment.