California is two steps ahead on climate rules proposed by EPA

Los Angeles Times’ Evan Halper reports California’s laws are already stricter than the proposed rule and other states may seek assistance from California.

“This is a great moment for us,” said Mary Nichols, a longtime climate warrior who is overseeing implementation of the state’s program as chairwoman of the California Air Resources Board. “Our goal has always been to make California a leader and help push action by the federal government.”