CleanLaw — The Road to Clean Cars and Clean Air: California’s Pivotal Role

California had a pivotal role in creating US clean car and clean air regulations under multiple administrations. In this episode, EELP Founding Director and Harvard Law Professor Jody Freeman, speaks with Mary Nichols, former Chair of the California Air Resources Board and California’s Secretary for Natural Resources, as well as former Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. They discuss California’s role in driving car and air emissions regulation, how automakers and market forces have evolved since the 1970s, and what may happen in the coming years under either election outcome.
Jun 13, 2024