EPA rules greenhouse gases harmful to humans

The EPA announced Monday that greenhouse gases are a threat to human health, and therefore can now pursue legal action against companies who continue to use outdated technology that emits unnecessary carbon dioxide. these findings "provide the legal foundation for finalizing the recently proposed clean cars program. That program was developed in collaboration with the American auto industry and other stakeholders, and contains the nation’s first ever limits on greenhouse gas emissions from American vehicles.

And starting next spring, large emitting facilities will be required to incorporate the best available methods for controlling greenhouse gas emissions when they plan to construct or expand.”

Noticed health affects included a higher likelihood of getting lung cancer, other cancers, and skin diseases.
The evidence of human induced climate change has been seen around the world, from melting polar ice caps to shifting weather patterns. Even if carbon dioxide emissions were to be brought to a complete stop, the set of dominos already set in place by humans will continue to fall and cause general damage about the planet. I personally believe the ability for people to take legal action against companies is just a small step for men, but a giant leap for the green movement. Previously, the only incentives for American businesses to change their ways was the gentle reprimands and pleadings of the weak Kyoto Protocol that America didn’t even sign. Now, they’ll be facing potential lawsuits from hypochondriacs around the world who are blaming their problems on the rapidly warming environment. This, plus added pressure from the United States Government after the Copenhagen talks, will hopefully result in a greater decrease in carbon dioxide emissions.
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