United States Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA has submitted a finding to the White House that the U.S. Clean Air Act should be used to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. As I was talking about last week, this shows a clear break from the perspectives and policies of the Bush Administration. James Holdren, advisor to President Barack Obama, along with the EPA are pushing for green regulations. The Clean Air Act,

The first U.S. Clean Air Act was passed in 1970, enlarging the U.S. government’s role in the regulation of air quality. Amended in 1990, the Clean Air Act gives the U.S. government authority to protect and improve the air and ozone layer quality in the United States. This recommendation will have significant effects on the future of environmental regulation and the emerging green economy.