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California Environmental Problems since 1980

Historical -Allie



In the beginning, California saw a huge increase in their population which led to concern for the environment. In 1980, the population of California reached twenty-four million people which is important because that equals more vehicles. Since there were more vehicles, there was a major increase of emissions which concerned California greatly so they worked hard to made new regulations to make sure the environment was not impacted so much. In fact, Bernice Yeung wrote, “ The report found that ozone pollution has decreased statewide between 1980 and 2011" (California Air Pollution). This is important because California took control of the situation and made many regulations throughout the years to decrease the ozone pollution. One example can be seen in 1984, California made a Smog Check Program in order to check emissions in effort to help there be regulations on car emissions. Also,In 1993, California made new standards to help make diesel fuel better for the environment. The new standards impacted California greatly because it reduces diesel emissions around fourteen tons a day. Not only did California work hard to reduce car emissions, but also made regulations in 1999 to reduce smog emissions from gas cans by more than 70%. Instead of ignoring these problems California has tried hard to fix the issues which is very important to note.

"Key Events in the History of Air Quality in California." Key Events in the History or Air Quality in California. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.

Almendrala, Anna. "California Air Pollution: Report Shows Decrease In 'Unhealthy Air'" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.

California Environmental Problems since 1980

Cultural -Alberto



Throughout the years the environment of California has been impacted dramatically because the population increased. California has made an effort to better their environment by producing cars that produce less pollution. Bernice Yeung wrote how, “ Dr. John Balmes, a professor of medicine at UC San Francisco, said California is "ahead of the pack with regard to air quality and greenhouse gas control." (California Air Pollution) and this proven by how major car companies have made vehicles that's emits no pollutants from its exhaust. This has changed the cultural In california by becoming more efficient in bettering their state and earth rather than letting it go to waste and ruining future generations.

"Key Events in the History of Air Quality in California." Key Events in the History or Air Quality in California. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.

Almendrala, Anna. "California Air Pollution: Report Shows Decrease In 'Unhealthy Air'" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.