Federal Judge Rules States Can Regulate Tailpipe Emissions

[cali]

Source: kpbs

California and several other states scored a victory today in their battle to get automakers to comply with rules aimed at reducing global warming. The states want to use tougher auto emission standards than the federal government requires. KPBS reporter Ed Joyce has more.

A federal judge in a Vermont case has ruled that states can regulate tailpipe emissions. He rejected automakers claims that federal law pre-empts state law and that technology to meet the state requirements can't be developed. The judge says automakers should be able to meet emissions regulations in California and 11 other states. The state limits require a 30 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from cars and trucks by 2016. An automakers group says it may appeal the decision.

They filed suit in California, Vermont and Rhode Island. A hearing is set for October in California's case. A lawyer who represented environmental groups says the Vermont ruling makes it likely the California case will be dismissed.



Read more: http://www.kpbs.org/news/local;id=9602

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This has been the most important case in the pipe line regarding regulating automobile emmissions. It's a big win. And by tomorrow, there's going to be a lot of frothing going on.

[cali]

1. kick this is a very big deal

and it could really start us on a path towards seriously curbing emissions.

[MissWaverly]

2. great, it's getting scary with all the ice breaking off

and that it is changing the ocean currents. I think we are getting close to the tipping point and
need to start on cutting down greenhouse gasses like yesterday.

[Patsy Stone]

3. We had emissions tests here in FL until the 90s

Then, suddenly, they stopped. I'd like to see them return with tougher standards in place.

Rec, and kicked to the greatest!