4/8/2020: Trump weakens fuel economy standards, rolling back key U.S. effort against climate change - Olympics Cancellation

Today's Article: Trump weakens fuel economy standards, rolling back key U.S. effort against climate change
From: The Los Angeles Times
Readability Score: 14.1

President Trump's EPA has relaxed some tough auto emission standards from the Obama administration. Instead of hitting 5% efficiency improvement each year, automakers will now be given a more modest goal of 1.5% annually. Is this a good or bad decision? Who gains, and who loses? Today's article will provide arguments for both; it is also useful as an analysis of objectivity in reporting.

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Today's Alternate Article: Olympics Cancellation
Readability Score: 8.1

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