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Down to the Nitty-Gritty on Global Warming
When California vowed to reduce greenhouse gases, Governor Schwarzenegger made headlines worldwide. That was two years ago. Today, his Air Resources Board briefed companies big and small about how it might be accomplished. We’ll hear about the impact on the economy and how business leaders reacted. On Reporter’s Notebook, the LA Times building may be up for sale. Why would anyone buy it?
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenWhen California vowed to reduce greenhouse gases, Governor Schwarzenegger made headlines worldwide. That was two years ago. Today, his Air Resources Board briefed companies big and small about how it might be accomplished. We’ll hear about the impact on the economy and how business leaders reacted. On Reporter’s Notebook, the LA Times building may be up for sale. Why would anyone buy it?
Image: EPA Tightens Air Pollution Limits For First Time In A Decade, by David McNew, Getty Images News
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