SACRAMENTO – (INT) - – A new report shows a decline in greenhouse gas emissions attributed to more zero-emission vehicles and the increased use of renewable fuels.

It is the equivalent of removing more than 2.2 million gasoline-powered cars from California’s roads for one year.

The latest data provided by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) showed that between 2000 to 2022, emissions fell by 20%.

“The numbers are clear: California’s regulations are reducing emissions, spurring innovation, and bringing us closer to achieving our climate goals,” said CARB Chair Liane Randolph. “A future with clean air and a vibrant economy is possible and California is leading the way,” he said.

Story Date: September 20, 2024