Rep. Grier Martin and Rep. Pricey Harrison introduced legislation today that would direct North Carolina to study the costs and benefits of requiring cars sold in the state to meet higher emissions standards. Over a dozen states already have the higher standards in place. "The people I serve are concerned about global warming and about rising gas prices," said Martin "and they expect action. Today, North Carolina is acting."

Read NBC17's coverage of the bill here: NC House Looks At Clean Car Program To Cut Emissions and the Asheville Citizen-Times' article Lawmakers look to raise car emissions standards.