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Focus (Forum & Focus)

May 1, 2007

Clearing the Air: Who's in Charge?

Focus Column - By Belynda Reck - California has long stood at the forefront of environmental regulation and litigation. One high-profile court battle - whether the state can regulate greenhouse gases - will be significantly affected by an equally high-profile U.S. Supreme Court opinion.

FOCUS COLUMN

By Belynda Reck

      The state of California, enamored with the automobile but perpetually struggling with its effects, has long stood at the forefront of environmental regulation and litigation. One of the more recent high-profile battles to take place in California's courts - the extent to which California can regulate emissions of "greenhouse gases," in particular those related to automobiles - will no doubt be affe...

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