"The lawsuits reflect growing tensions over California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but has been criticized for enabling practices that some say exacerbate climate change, like biogas production from manure. Environmental groups contend that these practices are detrimental, specifically highlighting the problematic impacts of biofuels linked to deforestation and land-use changes, while proponents assert that the program is crucial for transitioning to cleaner fuels."
"According to Tyler Lobdell, an attorney with Food and Water Watch, the California Air Resources Board has largely disregarded valid environmental concerns. This neglect is particularly evident in the recent amendments made to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which tighten the regulations yet leave significant loopholes for polluting practices. As the debate unfolds, it becomes clear that this policy's complexity is matched by its contentiousness, reflecting diverging views on climate action efficacy and economic impacts."
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