But most states took a standard precautionary measure: At the same time they are suing EPA, they are also working with the agency to find ways to comply with the rules. Then, if the states lose the lawsuits, they will already be on their way to meeting the new standards. States that do not comply with the rules—or need extra time to do so—will be subject to federal intervention, but those that opt for what experts call a “friendly FIP,” or federal implementation program, will dodge punitive measures and get help from EPA until they cut their pollution to permissible levels.
This article should have had a barf alert. Considering that most manufactured goods contain carbon in one form or another, and that most industrial processes produce carbon dioxide, it is physically impossible to avoid carbon in manufacturing.
Thus, the only way to meet the standards is by reducing manufacturing output. States that do this while suing the EPA over the standards are committing economic suicide.
Yes. It is written from the LIBERAL government, EPA knows best bent (”swagger,” don’t you know) but it tells us a lot about this.