The Supreme Court has really been taking things over this week. It looks like in many small ways, the government is really trying to make an effort in helping to save the environment.
Basically what has happened is states wanting automobile emission standards to be more strict than those set by the federal government are allowed to pursue them. So it removes an obstacle.
You can read more about it at NYTimes.com.
The article quotes Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California."I am very encouraged by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today that greenhouse gases are pollutants and should be regulated by the federal government," said Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California, a Republican. "We expect the U.S. E.P.A. to move quickly now in granting our request for a waiver." How awesome is that!? Perhaps more action stars need to take on political offices. And yes, California is one of the states who is already taking steps to raise auto-emission standards. Excellent!Labels: air, environment, global warming |
