Out-of-state energy interests are spending millions of dollars to propel a ballot initiative that would suspend Californias landmark law curbing greenhouse gas emissions, The New York Times reports.
Proposition 23, as the ballot initiative is called, is intended to block the greenhouse gas law, which is known as the Global Warming Solutions Act or AB 32. However, if a majority of California voters vote no on the November ballot measure, the global warming law will remain on track to take full effect in 2012.
Supporters of the ballot initiative have raised $7.9 million, out of a total of $8.2 million, from energy companies, which would view the laws suspension as a major scalp. Most of the energy money comes from out-of-state donors, such as billionaire Kansas brothers Charles and David Koch, who together directed $1 million to the cause.
Energy Firms Spending Millions to Thwart California Global Warming Law | FairWarning
Proposition 23, as the ballot initiative is called, is intended to block the greenhouse gas law, which is known as the Global Warming Solutions Act or AB 32. However, if a majority of California voters vote no on the November ballot measure, the global warming law will remain on track to take full effect in 2012.
Supporters of the ballot initiative have raised $7.9 million, out of a total of $8.2 million, from energy companies, which would view the laws suspension as a major scalp. Most of the energy money comes from out-of-state donors, such as billionaire Kansas brothers Charles and David Koch, who together directed $1 million to the cause.
Energy Firms Spending Millions to Thwart California Global Warming Law | FairWarning