We’re not talking about litter, but about air pollution. Should California have its request for a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate carbon dioxide as a pollutant granted, the Houston state senator wants Texas to join 13 other states and adopt California standards.
Ellis said adopting the tougher standards would cost drivers about $7 a month more for a five-year new car purchase, but could save as much as $18 a month on fuel costs.
Predictably, carmakers, for the most part, and advocacy groups, are strongly opposed.
Being not just the nation’s No. 2 car market, but its No. 1 truck market, means this is a big deal.
Besides, California and the other 13 states in question have more than half the nation’s population, and under an Obama EPA rehearing, it’s likely the waiver will be granted.
Of course, I’m not holding my breath over the likelihood of Ellis getting a bill passed here in Texas, but, it’s definitely worth a shot.
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