>>The science is definitely not 100% settled (contrary to what the president would like people to think). Right now, bottom line - there is no hard evidence in so-called "man-made climate change".
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>Kevin, just ask anyone who has lived in southern CA over the past 60 or so years whether emissions standards are a good idea. No science necessary. They'll tell you that they wouldn't be breathing had emission standards not been put in place.
>Same arguments from Detroit then.. the science was skaky, etc.
>Even with rigid standards, some places are beyond the pale.
>I spent time in San Bernadino as a young GI and fondly recalled white mission style buildings, orange trees lining the streets, etc.
>I went back about 10 years ago and was afraid to open my car window. The soot in the air there is palpable.

Emission standards for air quality are a different story (and I agree with you)