The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which represents General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler and Toyota (among others), is blocking legislation in California and eleven other states that would reduce global warming emissions from tailpipes. They are not only suing California, Vermont and Rhode Island, they are also pouring millions into an advertising campaign to convince the public that higher fuel economy is a bad thing.

Some resources to learn more about the AAM's efforts are:

• A story in the San Francisco Chronicle, that explains the AAM’s lawsuit in California
• More about the AAM’s million dollar ad campaign to convince the public that fuel economy is dangerous.
• A campaign site launched by the auto industry that asks the public to tell Congress to oppose fuel economy.

It is time for the auto industry to stop saying what they can't do to improve fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions and get on board with businesses, governments and individuals who have shifted into high gear to secure our planet, our national security, and our children's future. It's time for the auto industry to stop blocking progress on global warming and start letting us, the people of the United States, make decisions that affect the health of our families and communities.

You can help us stop them. Here are a few resources to help you get started.

• Sign our online letter to AAM president Dave McCurdy
• Find out more about our Freedom From Oil campaign at www.FreedomFromOil.org.

For more information, contact Nile Malloy at nile@ran.org or (415) 659-0315.