January Statement Expected From Schwarzenegger On Greenhouse Gas Goals

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is poised to announce as early as January a first-time goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to several sources tracking the issue. The move by the nation's largest state would add weight to similar efforts in other parts of the country, while adding the voice of a prominent Republican to the national debate. In advance of a possible announcement, California and two other western states have approved a series of staff-level recommendations on measures...