In it's attempt to forge new vehicle emissions ground, the state of Vermont is facing suits from automakers, appealing a 240-page ruling allowing the state to regulate not not only mileage but also things like was produced by auto air conditioning.The Wall Street Journal ran a typical easy-to-read long article with loads of details and data.
The Detroit News presented more of the automakers point of view earlier on in the story giving the whole piece a less-than neutral feel.
The Detroit News' second to last paragraph read:
In its defense, Vermont argued that the state's environment is at stake -- even the health of its storied maple syrup industry -- if automakers don't reduce greenhouse gas emissions. State officials also noted that since 1953, the average snowfall has declined by 15 percent and the period of snowfall on the ground yearly has declined by a week per year, harming skiing.
I found this to be a very amusing--almost childish way to handle the issue.
-oScar
The Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119161822493850532.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071005/UPDATE/710050437
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