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California Sues Automakers for Global Warming

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the new-revenue-models dept.

ajs writes "Reuters is reporting that the state of California is suing automakers over global warming. California is claiming that automakers have 'harmed the resources, infrastructure and environmental health,' of the state. The targeted automakers are Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp., Chrysler Motors Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co."

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  1. It's called using the power of Capitalism by WillAffleckUW · · Score: 0, Troll

    that's what California is doing by this suit.

    What you may not be aware of is that there are 12 other US states that have either joined in on California's Global Warming Emissions law or will once their legislatures meet. We represent about 50 percent of the US economy, and California is just leading the charge.

    The beauty of capitalism is that when the manufacturers don't comply with what the market wants, giant groups of consumers (e.g. California) can force them to stop being resistant.

    That or crush them beneath the Invisible Hand of the Market Economy.

    Same end result, of course. Adapt or die.

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  2. Re:Oh for the love of..... by Cryptnotic · · Score: 0, Troll
    what if someone has 3 kids that need car seats?


    They should take the money and subsidize having her tubes tied.

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