Thought this might be of interest to you.
John
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>Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 01:34:16 -0500
>From: Stella Pyrtek-Blond <stellacapp@earthlink.net>
>Subject: [Fwd: CA CO2 regulation / AB 1058 / April 1, 2002]
FYI: Sources say this bill is coming up on Monday in the California
legislature.
I wrote about it in my March letter to Hemmings.
Please inform others of this important piece of legislation.
Stella
>From my March Stella Sez letter in Hemmings
"Regulating CO2 From Cars"
"California could become the first state to regulate gases from cars and
trucks that are linked to alleged global warming, opening a new front in
the fight against tailpipe exhaust. With AB-1058, the legislation targets
carbon dioxide emitted by the state's 23 million passenger vehicles. Fran
Pavley, a former schoolteacher from Agoura Hills and elected to the
Assembly last year, is the sponsor of the bill. It requires the state Air
Resources Board to adopt by January 2004 regulations that achieve the
"maximum feasible and cost-effective reduction" of carbon dioxide from cars
and light trucks. The controls would take effect in January 2005."
"After three attempts, the bill passed 42 to 24. The interesting part of
this story is the number of legislators who declined to vote. It was sent
to the Senate despite a claim that it represents the worst form of
environmental extremism. "This bill gives the Air Resources Board, a group
of un-elected bureaucrats, the ability to create sweeping regulations in
less than two years," said Minority Leader Dave Cox (Fair Oaks). "Is there
a possibility that (some) of these vehicles will be forced off the road? I
think so." Supporters of Pavley's bill said it would allow California to
set an example in an area that it has traditionally excelled: control of
auto emissions. Some opposed say it is only a mandate for ethanol gasoline.
Sources say that there was a similar bill during Governor George
Deukmejians term of office (1982-90), and that the Governor vetoed it."
Stella
Below are some comments I have received on this legislation:
Dear Senator Sher,
Thanks for your continued dedication toward improving environmental
quality, as well lives of your constituents and Californians. Assembly
Bill 1058 deserves special attention because it intends to impact carbon
dioxide emissions, specifically from mobile sources (cars). As you may
know, there are many millions of Americans searching for the true
differences between pollution and benevolent emissions, and many millions
of us believe carbon dioxide is a most basic, necessary ingredient in the
circle of life. For this reason -- and for many many others -- I
respectively ask you to vote "NO" on AB 1058.
Is it possible for plant life to survive without carbon dioxide? Studies
have concluded that substantial increases in ambient carbon dioxide levels
reduce plantlife's need for water. Is all organic matter on Earth based
upon carbon? If any life exists on Earth without carbon in its makeup,
please let me know. Is a large portion of that base initially absorbed,
from ambient air, as carbon dioxide? If a warmer atmosphere will destroy
life, why are the equatorial regions of Earth generally teaming with life
while the cold polar regions are generally barren? Furthermore, are other
factors to be considered when scientists hypothesize that globe is warming?
Many scientists believe the Sun's proximity, solar flares and other natural
fluxuations have greater impact on global temperature.
During my 13-year quest to better understand global warming and carbon
dioxide, I have become more convinced that carbon dioxide is a benevolent
part of our lives. Without it, there is no life. And if carbon dioxide is
causing our earth to warm, it's probably to our great benefit. We will
thrive.
Sincerely,
David H. Walker
28225 Oak Grove Road
Ardmore, AL 35739
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: CA CO2 regulation / AB 1058 / April 1, 2002
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 14:05:57 -0800
From: "Charlie Peters" <cappcharlie@earthlink.net>
To: "Stella" <stellacapp@earthlink.net>
Clean Air Performance Professionals (CAPP)
http://clubs.hemmings.com/capp/stellasez.html
Honorable Byron D. Sher
Chair: Environmental Quality
Staff Director:
Kip Lipper
Consultants:
Arnie Peters and Randy Pestor
Assistant:
Ann Boone
Phone:
(916) 324-0894, Room 2203
Fax (916) 323-4529
Senator.sher@sen.ca.gov
Dear Senator Sher,
CAPP supports a NO vote on AB 1058
http://www.sen.ca.gov/ftp/sen/committee/STANDING/ENV_QUAL/_home1/PROFILE.HTM
SOURCE : Bluewater Network
http://info.sen.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=ab_1058&sess=CUR&house=
B&site=sen
CAPP contact: Charlie Peters / (510) 537-1796 / cappcharlie@earthlink.net
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