A congressional report revealed today that before meeting with the White House, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Stephen Johnson favored giving California the right to set stricter carbon dioxide emission standards.
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Report shows even more White House meddling in EPA decision
Modest Fuel Economy Increase Is Little Cause for Earth Day Revelry
Just because the new proposed rule on fuel economy is better than expected from the Bush administration, don’t start dancing in the streets just yet.
EPA delays action on global warming emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency is following the industry playbook and will be delaying work needed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, according to a letter to Congress by EPA administrator Stephen Johnson.
Recycle EPA head Stephen Johnson!
For too long Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson has used his position to weaken regulation meant to protect the environment. The latest abuse of his position was his denial of California's request to set greenhouse gas emissions standards for motor vehicles.
EPA denies California global warming emission standards for cars
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released today a final notice officially denying California's request for a Clean Air Act waiver to set greenhouse gas emissions standards for motor vehicles.
Tell your Senators to support renewable energy development by cutting oil industry handouts!
ExxonMobil recently reported the largest quarterly profit for any corporation in American history yet the government still hands out subsidies to oil and gas corporations. Tell the Senate that this should be diverted to renewable sources of energy!