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EPA Forces California to Abandon New Limits on Automobile Emissions


Environment  (tags: environment, greenhousegases, EPA )

Michael
- 534 days ago - naturalnews.com
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected a petition by California and 12 other states to set stricter standards on greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles than those put in place by the federal government.
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Past Member (0)
Sunday July 13, 2008, 4:31 pm

Ever read Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s book, "Crimes Against Nature"? Our federal agencies do the opposite of what they are supposed to do.
 

Sandra M Z. (91)
Sunday July 13, 2008, 4:38 pm
It was 100 degrees here the last 2 days, and the pollution was GROSS, did U notice Michael? I was ill from it! They've already dropped the standards before, how low will they go? Till everyone has lung cancer! EPA, they don't even know what the acronym stands for! Noted, thanks Michael.
 

Past Member (0)
Sunday July 13, 2008, 4:43 pm
I HAVE TOO STAY IN I GET SO SICK ,THEN I HAVE SOME FORM OF PESTICIDE POISING AS THEY DRIVE DOWN MY ROAD SPRAYING,I GO IN THIS WEEK I HAVE BECOME ILL WITH IT
 

Sandra M Z. (91)
Sunday July 13, 2008, 4:55 pm
Littlewing, that happens to me also. If you don't have A/C, the pesticides sprays drift right in your window, and you have to breathe it! Or, a diesel pick up tailpipe lines right up by my window, ARRGGHHH!
 

Barbara Liebowitz (910)
Sunday July 13, 2008, 5:27 pm
shame on the goverment
 

RC deWinter (418)
Sunday July 13, 2008, 6:50 pm
How stupidly shortsighted...bu8t, this IS BUSHco!
 

NotSilent SpeakTheTruth (42)
Monday July 14, 2008, 12:38 am

The EPA are corporate whores and they are terrorists since they are complicit in the attack upon our health and our rights.
 

Clever Pseudonym (1)
Monday July 14, 2008, 9:50 am
Thank you, Ministry of Environmental Destruction.
 

Clever Pseudonym (1)
Monday July 14, 2008, 9:54 am
If I refuse to use combustion engines, will the EPA fine me?
 

Mari Basque (1243)
Monday July 14, 2008, 11:20 am

They took paradise and put up a parking lot:(

 

Kristopher P. (333)
Monday July 14, 2008, 1:36 pm
Makes you sick to your stomach doesn't it!! Our "leaders" are not leaders they are retarded monkeys that never evolved. After all the only thing holding us back now from setting a good example for the world is our corrupt leaders and the retarded laws and bills they keep passing. I wonder how the economy will do when there is nothing left.

This question is for all. Do you think that our leaders don't see the brick wall coming or do they ignore it?

Since we can only get christians into office this doesn't surprise me, after all they don't believe in evolution. So in their eyes why try to better the world or ones self for it's all in gods hands and all you have to do is repent on your death bed right? I am not talking about the ten percent of christians that actually pay attention to their faith and make every effort to be a good person and fall short. I am talking about the ones that are not even trying to do the right thing. If you try and fall short then you have tried and no one can criticize you for that. These guys have sold their soul for money. The EPA should have Done the right thing. As far as I am concerned this is such an evil act on such a high level that anyone in direct contact with this decision will go to hell this is a purly evil act. I believe their is no pledding ignorance on this one. It is common sense to protect and preserve all of "gods" creatures. How pissed do you think jesus would be if he came down now? IF YOU Believe That sort of fairy tale.

The EPA needs to be renamed for they are not protecting shit except for big business intrests and the Bush Regime. But whats new? Another branch of "government" that doesn't know how to do it's job,

 

Dar D. (287)
Monday July 14, 2008, 2:23 pm
This is so criminal...., I saw this in the news and I wanted to get sick. I am so sorry for you all in California. This is so wrong..noted, thank you.
 

Louise L. (48)
Monday July 14, 2008, 2:41 pm
Figures! "And the beat goes on". Thanks, Michael.
 

Scott Shaubel (816)
Monday July 14, 2008, 4:34 pm

Patricia Woertz(ADM), owned E.P.A.,
and the Patricia Woertz(ADM), owned AAPFCO (Association of American Plant Food Control Officials).

No legal jurasdiction what.so.ever, but still able to control, and delay everything,(as in the USA gov)
 

Past Member (0)
Monday July 14, 2008, 6:59 pm
They take the profits,the people take the consequences.The Bush government,are like a spoilt child,taking everything,leaving a mess,and refusing to take responsibility for it.
 

serge vrabec (253)
Monday July 14, 2008, 10:36 pm
We should make an example out of this EPA "Administrator" Stephen Johnson already, he is a corrupt, fearful garbage can that needs to be taken to the curb! thx Micheal , please sign petition above.
 

serge vrabec (253)
Monday July 14, 2008, 10:36 pm
Demand Grows for Resignation of EPA Administrator July 05, 2008 12:55 PM


Our campaign calling on EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson to resign is growing louder, with new allies Greenpeace and No Fear Coalition. Why ask for Johnson's resignation this close to the end of the administration? Because his malfeasance must be highlighted now more than ever, as the departing administration will be seeking to make as many counterproductive last-minute changes as possible at the EPA. The Bush Administration's disdain for the EPA's intended mission was on display again recently as it ignored recommendations from internal career professionals to comply with a Supreme Court ruling by regulating greenhouse gas pollutants under the Clean Air Act.

Watch for more on Administrator Johnson and this campaign. Meanwhile, sign our petition seeking his resignation.

Heres the link: http://action.foe.org/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=24046
 

Tarequl I. (41)
Friday July 18, 2008, 11:10 am
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected a petition by California and 12 other states to set stricter standards on greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles than those put in place by the federal government.

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.

In response to the ruling, the affected states and a number of environmental groups have promised to challenge the ruling in court.

Under the Clean Air Act, states must seek a waiver from the EPA in order to pass any emissions standard stricter than that set by the federal government. In the past, the EPA has granted California more than 50 such waivers. According to state Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr., these have been necessary because California's unique climate, topography and transportation concerns require stricter air quality standards.

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In addition to California, waivers had also been requested by Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington; and the governors of Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Utah had announced plans to do so as well. Together, theses states sell half of the vehicles in the United States.
 
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