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Controversial Climate Rule, Which Could Raise Gas Prices, About To Go Into Effect
- California's revamped Low Carbon Fuel Standard took effect on Tuesday, enforcing stricter requirements for cleaner fuels and expanding a $2 billion credit market.
- The update builds on a 2011 standard that added 9 cents per gallon and follows over a decade of climate policies including cap-and-trade and emissions disclosures.
- Over the course of 13 years, the program has replaced 25 billion gallons of petroleum-based fuels and is recognized for cutting emissions comparable to those produced annually by more than 120 million cars.
- Critics estimate the new standard could raise gas prices by up to 65 cents per gallon, while a UC Davis study projects a 5 to 8 cent increase; Newsom's office says impacts are exaggerated.
- Political debate remains intense with calls for audits and legislation to cap credit prices, while supporters say the standard advances climate goals despite economic concerns.
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Groups In Ongoing Lawsuit on Harms of Final LCFS Rules
Today, California’s controversial new Low Carbon Fuel Standard rules have officially gone into effect. Groups who have filed a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board demanding that CARB addresses the significant environmental impacts of the LCFS released the following statements: “As long as the Low Carbon Fuel Standard continues to prioritize production of factory farm gas, we will continue our fight to hold CARB accountable,” sai…
Dan Walters | War on Carbon Hits Setbacks in Court
California’s self-designated deadline for achieving net zero emissions of greenhouse gases is 20 years away. But what is happening — or not happening — in multiple arenas now may determine whether that goal is met. The largest single source of emissions is the nearly 1 billion miles that Californians drive each day. Accordingly the state has ordered that by 2035, all new cars sold must be zero-emission vehicles. However, the state has interim go…
Automakers Clash with India Over ‘Aggressive’ Emission Limits
Automakers are pushing back against India’s proposed carbon emission limits and plans for new standards for lighter cars, terming the South Asian nation’s use of regulation to stem planet-warming greenhouse gases as “too aggressive.”
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Ventura County StarIs gas going up in California? Why you may be hearing about a gas tax and a 65-cent hike
As an increase in the excise gas tax takes effect comes a separate change related to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. What is that?
Don’t let bureaucrats undermine California’s climate progress - Capitol Weekly
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is reworking a proposal that would strengthen the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) – a policy designed to lower emissions from transportation fuels. The new rule will raise the state's goal for reducing carbon emissions from 20% to 30% by 2030. Is this a big challenge? Damn right it is, but lives are at stake.
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