California Air Chief Appointment Sparks Controversy

Environmentalists are raising concerns over Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's appointment of a pro-industry lobbyist to head the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is known as a national trend-setter for controlling vehicle emissions and greenhouse gases. Environmentalists are concerned the appointment could slow the board's progress on a number of landmark air quality standards that are being closely watched as possible models by other states. Schwarzenegger June 28 picked Cindy Tuck -- a lobbyist and general counsel for the California Council...