California Environmental Policies and Emissions

In 2006, California's AB32 aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) identified early actions to achieve this, including setting standards for hydrofluorocarbons and perfluorocarbons, banning sulfur hexafluoride in nonessential uses, and reducing methane from landfills. Additional measures include a low carbon fuel standard and retrofitting trucks for efficiency. These efforts equate to removing 3.5 million cars from roads annually, showcasing California's commitment to combating climate change.

What was the primary goal of the California Global Warming Solutions Act signed in 2006?

• To promote the use of electric vehicles

• To ban all fossil fuels in California

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020

• To increase California's energy production

How many early actions did the California Air Resources Board identify in the first year?

• Nine

• Twenty

• Forty-four

• Sixty

Which greenhouse gas is targeted by ARB's standards for propellant sprays?

• Hydrofluorocarbons

• Nitrous Oxide

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

What is the estimated reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions from banning SF6 in nonessential applications?

• One million tons

• Two million tons

• Zero-point-five million tons

• Zero-point-three million tons

What technology is required to reduce methane emissions from landfills?

• Solar panels

• Biofuel conversion

• State-of-the-art capture technology

• Wind turbines

What is the purpose of the low carbon fuel standard approved by the Board?

• To promote electric vehicle charging stations

• To ban diesel vehicles

• To reduce the carbon intensity of California fuels

• To increase fuel prices

What is one of the actions taken to improve truck efficiency?

• Retrofitting with devices to reduce aerodynamic drag

• Installing solar panels on trucks

• Switching to electric engines

• Reducing truck sizes

How much CO2 equivalent emissions are expected to be reduced by properly inflating tires?

• One million tons

• Zero-point-five million tons

• Zero-point-two million tons

• Zero-point-one million tons

What is the environmental benefit of 'green ports' for docked ships?

• Increased cargo capacity

• Lower shipping costs

• Reduced CO2 emissions by zero-point-five million tons per year

• Increased shipping speed

What is the overall impact of the early actions taken by ARB?

• Equivalent to reducing energy consumption by 50%

• Equivalent to removing three-point-five million cars from the road

• Equivalent to removing one million cars from the road

• Equivalent to planting one million trees