EPA Takes First Step Toward Regulating Pollution Linked to Climate Change
The Environmental Protection Agency concludes that carbon dioxide and five
other greenhouse gases are a danger to public health.
How good are you at reading between the lines? With the following (partial)
announcement, I will expect someone in California to again try to get all
exempt cars back into the SMOG check program in an attempt to get all older
cars off the road. If California succeeds, then the other states that follow
California's lead will do the same. If it becomes federal legislation, it
could affect EVERY state:
WASHINGTON -- The debate on global warming is set to heat up again with the
Obama administration's release on Friday of an EPA proposed finding that
carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases are a danger to public health
and welfare.
The finding is the first step to regulating pollution linked to climate
change.
The agency said, "in both magnitude and probability, climate change is an
enormous problem" and that the greenhouse gases listed "endanger public health
and welfare within the meaning of the Clean Air Act."
The EPA concluded that the science pointing to man-made pollution as a cause
of global warming is "compelling and overwhelming." It also said tailpipe
emissions from motor vehicles contribute to climate change.
"The president has made clear his strong preference that Congress act to pass
comprehensive legislation rather than address the climate challenge through
administrative action," said White House spokesman Ben LaBolt.
Boxer responded that if Congress "does not act to pass legislation, then I
will call on EPA to take all steps authorized by law to protect our
families."
In addition to carbon dioxide, a product of burning fossil fuels, the EPA
finding covers five other emissions that scientists believe are warming the
earth when they concentrate in the atmosphere: Methane (CH4), nitrous oxide
(N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur
hexafluoride (SF6).
We must keep an eye on all bills submitted by our legislators. I repeat from
previous e-mail on this subject, "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."
( Thomas Jefferson )
(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
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