California's Green Plan

The environmental crusaders in California are at it again. In a unanimous vote, the state’s Air Resources Board has passed the nation’s first comprehensive plan to slash greenhouse gases. The ambitious plan, which lays out targets for almost all sectors of the economy, from automobiles to landfills, would cut greenhouse gases by 15% over the next 12 years. It would also require a third of the state’s electricity, more than any other state in the nation, to come from solar power, wind power and other renewable sources. "When you look at today's depressed economy, green tech is one of the few bright spots out there," said Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. He added that the plan would "unleash the full force of California's innovation and technology for a healthier planet." California is expected to offer the comprehensive blueprint to Barack Obama as a model for a nationwide effort to fight global warming.