Is 'Clunkers' Helping Or Hurting The Environment?

from National Public Radio

The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that the government's hugely popular Cash for Clunkers program is leaving some of the most polluting automobiles on the road. Cars built before 1984 are excluded from the program because of lobbying efforts by classic car interests. Madeleine Brand speaks with L.A. Times reporter Ken Bensinger about the exemption.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, August 13, 2009