California and environmental groups to sue EPA over emissions rules
The state of California has been waiting for the Environmental Protection Agency to rule on an application for a waiver for its greenhouse gas emissions rules since late 2005. The EPA has stated that they plan to rule by the end of 2007, but for some reason California doesn't want to wait any longer. The state has said that if the EPA doesn't rule by Oct. 24 they will sue. Several environmental groups, including the Sierra Club, have now said they will join in on the lawsuit. Several other states have also decided to adopt the same rules that a group of automakers are fighting in court. Recently a federal judge in Vermont ruled against the automakers and said the rules that would require a thirty percent reduction in greenhouse gases by 2016 could move forward.
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SAM OCHOA 3:14PM (12/18/2007)
I apoligize if this is the wrong place to state this> I just want to keep the air, ground and the animals that reside there as chemical and emission free as possiible.I am selling my 22 acres and most of the interest is from fruit and nut growers to the north,east and west of me.I do not allow the quail or dove to be hunted.My crops are of an organic basis.It seems apparent that future owners will not take this posture.It would do my heart good to know that someone who cares will preserve what I have done.Feel free to refer same to me. The price is very nominal--$470,000 with a small home that affords much peace.
Sam
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