Radical Noesis - Thinking outside the box

On the positive side, one could say he is at least taking some leadership and setting ambitious goals. On the other, he seems to be following the Bush strategy of "voluntary" compliance. Given that California is already going up against the Feds in court over reducing tailpipe emissions, one might speculate, that trying to mandate reductions would be met by similar Bush administration fights in court.

Industry claims to be concerned that California's move might set in motion states making their own requirements, and that would make business difficult and expensive. I have always thought that this was an interesting response. Why not produce cars (for example) with the lowest emissions that are technically possible. I seriously doubt that any state would demand the companies produce higher polluting products. Therefore (in my opinion) such complaints by industry are simply distractions.

It will be interesting to see how the Bush administration responds to this "rebellion" by their favored son.

6/01/05 ABC News, Schwarzenegger to Unveil Emissions Plan

6/02/05 ENS, California Governor Orders Cuts in Global Warming Emissions