California

It is sensible that California bring suit against automakers on account of their smog and trustlike practices. It is also sensible that California hold the Federal Government accountable for the results of pollution that they allow through the EPA, or the companies that the state gives authority to for polluting.

These costs should be compensated to California if their land is despoiled by Federal policies.

In the event of willful failure to enforce the law, little sympathy should be provided by Federal judges regarding the agencies responsible. Conservation is critically important and this should be reflected in industry and government. Corporations cannot be allowed to chase capitalism through the giant plate glass window of earth's environment.

Also, examine WBUR's interview with Noam Chomsky regarding this and other topics.