Why does Alaska hate the Earth?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Alaska seeks to block fuel standard enforcement

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state of Alaska is asking a federal judge to block enforcement of rules intended to limit pollution from large ships.

The request for a preliminary injunction was filed Friday.

Alaska is suing the federal government over the new fuel standard, arguing it will result in higher freight rates and pricier cruises that will hurt the state's economy.

The rules took effect Aug. 1 and require cargo carriers and cruise ships to use a low-sulfur fuel within 200 miles of a significant portion of U.S. and Canadian shores.

The federal government hasn't filed its response yet.

Meanwhile, the Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Defense Fund, Friends of the Earth and Natural Resources Defense Council have asked to intervene, in support of the federal government.

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-10-02/alaska-seeks-to-block-fuel-standard-enforcement

Edited October 2, 2012 by The Patriot

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Many of the Alaskan people cherished a governor who shoots free roaming animals from a helicopter, so it's fair to say that they have more in common with Russians than with Americans. In fact, we should have never purchased Alaska from them. This way the Canadians now would have to deal with this and Mc Cain would not have a fool out of himself back in 2004.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Alaska is not doing much beyond sucking on the federal teat as it is. ** 'em!

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

"Meanwhile, the Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Defense Fund, Friends of the Earth and Natural Resources Defense Council have asked to intervene, in support of the federal government."

I thought I'd post on this thread to help up the IQ level on here. Bad Alaska...bad bad bad! Shooting wild animals for food, drinking booze, smoking is allowed in bars and resteraunts, growing and smoking weed is legal, no homosexual marriage, no CCW required to pack a concealed firearm, open carry of a firearm is allowed, developing it's resources, no state tax, it's $50 billion dollars to the good, most people up here drink their coffee black, and Alaska gives it's citizens an annual check every year from state oil proceeds just for living here.