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The expansion project along a stretch of Interstate 80 in California, connecting Davis to West Sacramento, seeks to alleviate traffic congestion by adding toll lanes. However, environmental groups, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, are suing to stop the project, arguing that it may increase carbon emissions in the long run. The project faces criticism for potentially disregarding environmental impacts on wildlife such as bats, as well as concerns about exacerbating traffic and greenhouse gas emissions despite claims of reducing congestion. The debate highlights the challenge of balancing transportation infrastructure needs with climate change mitigation efforts in California.
Source: YAHOO