Why the EPA is hitting the brakes on fuel efficiency.

Published: April 1, 2020, 9 a.m.

The agency’s new rule is finally out, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Alex Guillen report it is expected to increase pollution and more premature deaths. Plus, Democrats are asking the Interior Department to close national parks during the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.