California has enacted regulations that will require labels grading all new vehicles sold in the state on their environmental impacts. The labels, similar to an inspection sticker in that they will be required on all vehicle models after 2009, will show vehicle ratings on a 1-10 scale. A score of 10, the highest possible score, will denote cars with the least environmental impacts. There are separate ratings for smog and global warming. The label will show the average vehicle ratings to exemplify where certain vehicles stand on the spectrum. Mary Nichols, California's Air Resources Board Chairwoman, says the labels will "arm consumers with information", further adding that "consumer choice is a powerful tool in our fight against global warming". [Source: MSNBC]
Green Labels
California has enacted regulations that will require labels grading all new vehicles sold in the state on their environmental impacts. The labels, similar to an inspection sticker in that they will be required on all vehicle models after 2009, will show vehicle ratings on a 1-10 scale. A score of 10, the highest possible score, will denote cars with the least environmental impacts. There are separate ratings for smog and global warming. The label will show the average vehicle ratings to exemplify where certain vehicles stand on the spectrum. Mary Nichols, California's Air Resources Board Chairwoman, says the labels will "arm consumers with information", further adding that "consumer choice is a powerful tool in our fight against global warming". [Source: MSNBC]
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