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CARB releases 2022 draft Scoping Plan update

Green Car Congress

Among the transportation-related actions for the proposed scenario are: VMT per capita reduced 12% below 2019 levels by 2030 and 22% below 2019 levels by 2045. 10% of aviation fuel demand is met by electricity (batteries) or hydrogen (fuel cells) in 2045. Phase out oil and gas extraction operations by 2045.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

In any case, when we switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we reduce but do not eliminate environmental damage. Current versions of renewable energy such as solar cells and windmills do far less damage to the environment than oil rigs, fracking, and strip mining, but they do damage the environment.