California's population size, the strength and diversity of its economy, and its progressive history on environmental issues place it in an ideal leadership position on the issues of global warming and air quality. The sixth largest economy in the world, California is also among the world's 10 largest emitters of carbon dioxide, the heat-trapping gas chiefly responsible for global warming.   Clean Trucks California Campaign New proposed regulations could help clean up toxic air pollution and global warming emissions from California's Heavy-duty trucks.  Find out more here. Zero Emission Vehicles California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation provides a balance between advancing future technology and getting near-term partial zero emission vehicles on the road today. The regulation is evolving - get the latest news here. 2007 California Legislative Wrap-Up Find out which bills passed, which bills failed, and which bills we're gearing up to support in 2008! Cleaner Cars for All The California state legislature will reconsider the California Clean Car Discount bill in 2008. The Clean Car Discount program funds rebates on new cars and trucks with relatively low global warming emissions, and assesses surcharges on the purchase of dirtier new vehicles. Automakers v. the People: Latest Developments Stay up to speed on the automakers' lawsuit against California's global warming standard for vehicles.       Find out more about our work on clean vehicles in California and global warming in California. Get all the facts Print a copy of our many California fact sheets and reports. Are you a scientist?  Join the Sound Science Initiative to help raise public literacy and shape environmental policy on some of the most critical issues affecting the global environment.

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