5 states threaten to sue EPA to get carbon curbs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Five states led by California on Thursday gave notice of their intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency if it does not act soon to reduce carbon emissions from ships, aircraft and off-road vehicles.

In a letter prepared by California Attorney General Jerry Brown, the five states and New York City accuse the Bush administration of ignoring their requests to set restrictions.

“It’s a necessary pressure to get the job done,” Brown said earlier. “The issue of reducing our energy dependence and greenhouse gas emissions is so challenging and so important that we have to follow this judicial pathway.”

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