Bid to block California’s A.B. 32 emission standards funded by big oil

March 21st, 2010 admin

Filed under: Etc. , Transportation Alternatives , Legislation and Policy , USA California plans to implement an emissions control law called Assembly Bill 32 in 2012. The law grants the state the rights to set emission standards and implement greenhouse gas guidelines. Additionally, the state will be able to promote alternative fuels and technologies by way of rebates and other incentives. The focus of A.B. 32 is to drive down harmful emissions statewide with a goal of turning back the clock to emissions levels seen decades ago. The law …


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