By: Jordan Park 

Sports Editor

On Nov. 8, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a plan to increase California’s emission reduction targets and finance the charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles. Although the program aims to reduce the emission of transportation fuels, environmental organizations have expressed concerns about the program’s focus on promoting biofuel production from sources like plants and animal waste. They believe the state should prioritize support for electric vehicle power instead. Critics argue that the proposal does not sufficiently tackle their concerns regarding biofuels and renewable energy. Similarly, the oil industry and state lawmakers have asserted that CARB has not been clear about how the program could lead to higher gas prices. Analysts predict that the program’s adjustments to the state’s low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) could increase the cost of gas by up to 65 cents per gallon. 

(Source: CBS)