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Which Way, L.A.?

A “Cruel Irony” for California’s “Green” Economy

Tesla builds one of the world’s cleanest cars in California, but now state officials are negotiating to relax environmental restrictions so Tesla can start building a massive new battery plant. Will California become less “green” to keep a “green” employer from going to another state?

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By Warren Olney • Aug 14, 2014 • 25m Listen

Tesla builds one of the world’s cleanest cars in California, which claims it’s the most environmentally-friendly state in the nation. But now the Governor and other state officials are negotiating to relax environmental restrictions so Tesla can start building a massive new battery plant… in 30 days. Will California become less “green” to keep a “green” employer from going to another state?

Also, LA’s Iranian diaspora is alarmed as a US reporter with dual citizenship has been detained in Iran without explanation.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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