What is your state the worst at?

[chri'stina 190]

I was going to say my state is the worst at avoiding hurricanes but I see it's actually identity theft. I might not really be Christina typing this...

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

How can California be the worst for Air Pollution, when we have the strictest emission standards, and lead the world in green innovation?

EPA and California Coordinate New Auto Emission Standards

California has long been the pace-setter on fuel emission standards for cars. But unlike the Bush years, when the state actually had to take the Environmental Protection Agency to court to get anything done, now the EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are coordinating with California to make things happen.

Until today, California had issued its standards separately – and they’ve been stricter than the feds’. But with both set to issue new guidelines this year for the 2017 to 2025 model years, it made sense for them to work together. “By working together with EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop standards for the next generation of clean cars, we can set a standard that works for automakers across the country,” DOT Secretary Ray LaHood said in the announcement.

A dozen states had pledged to follow California into tougher standards; now it appears there will be a single, national standard for the first time.

Automakers were also pleased by the move, which should make planning much simpler. Standards for the 2012 to 2016 model years had been set by California in 2004 but it wasn’t until last April that Federal guidelines were finally adopted. They were largely comparable to California’s, making the first time that national and state standards were consistent.

The new standards will be announced on September 1.

http://redgreenandblue.org/2011/01/24/epa-and-cali-coordinate-new-auto-emission-standards/comment-page-1/

[one...two...tree 2,762]

How can California be the worst for Air Pollution, when we have the strictest emission standards, and lead the world in green innovation?

Probably a combination of being the most populated state along with urban sprawl (most miles of highways).

[TBoneTX 45,264]

Q: Why doesn't Iowa slide into Missouri, huh man?

A: Because Minnesota sucks, si man.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Surprised about the breast cancer rates in CT, but then again we are a low population state.

Wait, I'm supposed to be a Californian now. Can't take the CT out of the girl -- ask autumnchik, we love our pizza, stuffed bread, clam strips and birch beer.

[TBoneTX 45,264]

clam strips

They should have more modesty! Shocking.

i always knock before opening the refrigerator door. Why? Because the salad may be dressing, si man.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Behold, the mighty clam strip:

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Alcoholism would seem to be the least of Arizona's problems.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Alcoholism would seem to be the least of Arizona's problems.

At least you're not in Alaska, land of methamphetamines, suicide and the leader (per capita) of mental handicap births.

[^_^ 5,021]

I wouldn't be surprised if the meth usage rates and the high incidence of retardation are releated.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I wouldn't be surprised if the meth usage rates and the high incidence of retardation are releated.

Have you tried spanking your monkey while on meth?

[^_^ 5,021]

Have you tried spanking your monkey while on meth?

Freak.

[thongd4me 69]

NY is the worst for making the expenses of divorce and those that follow divorce.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Freak.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Have you tried spanking your monkey while on meth?

Sounds like good exercise! (?)