Wednesday, January 30, 2008

California to Control Global Warming

A bold proposal to control global warming gases from California automobiles was pulled Tuesday as the Assembly cut off debate on measures carried over from last year.

Assemblyman Ira Ruskin (D-Redwood City) said he would reintroduce the California Clean Car Discount Act next month with unspecified amendments that he hopes will satisfy undecided Assembly members. The bill would impose one-time surcharges of up to $2,500 on gas guzzlers and use the money to give rebates on cars and light trucks that emit less carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.Ruskin said he was about four votes short of the total needed to pass the bill, which was strongly opposed by auto dealers and manufacturers.

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