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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The state of <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/governor-newsom-declares-state-of-emergency-for-california-in-response-to-monkeypox/">California</a> continues to lead the way nationwide when it comes to being environmentally friendly by making decisions to benefit the state and its residents. Via a recent announcement, California has formally decided to ban the sale of all new gasoline cars by the year 2035—something that has been in the works for quite a while.</p>
<p>@NYTimes reports, on August 25th, California will officially <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/climate/california-gas-cars-emissions.html?smtyp=cur&;smid=tw-nytimes">enact its plan</a></u> to prohibit the future sale of all new gasoline vehicles by 2035, which is the state’s latest move against climate change in a firm effort to eventually transition to all electric vehicles statewide. Underneath the new decision by the California Air Resources Board, 100% of all new cars sold will be required to be completely free of fossil fuel emissions largely responsible for global warming. Additionally, the requirements further state that 35% of new vehicles sold in California must produce zero emissions by 2026 and rise to 68% by 2030.</p>
<p>This is a game-changer for the U.S. and also the auto industry, as California is the largest auto market in the country—and over a dozen other states are well-known for following California’s lead when making decisions regarding emissions. Reportedly, 12 additional states are likely to follow in California’s footsteps for a zero-emissions policy, with five others next in line. If California’s policy continues to catch on within the next few years, severe restrictions on gasoline vehicles would impact roughly one-third of the nation’s auto industry.</p>
<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom gave a brief statement about the decision, saying “The climate crisis is solvable if we focus on the big, bold steps necessary to stem the tide of carbon pollution.”</p>
<p>Similarly, electric vehicle expert Margo Oge added, “This is huge. California will now be the only government in the world that mandates zero-emission vehicles. It is unique.”</p>
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