Transportation is responsible for over a third of all U.S. global warming pollution. In California alone, transportation accounts for nearly 40% of the State's greenhouse gas emissions. Friends of the Earth is actively fighting for long-term, sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based modes of transportation.
In the short-term, we are working to bring ultra-efficient, plug-in electric vehicles to the market and develop networks of solar-powered charging stations for these vehicles to charge from renewable energy for zero emissions driving.
We are also working to increase access to public transportation, passenger rail and other clean transportation options, including walking and biking. In fact, a key focus of our campaign is also to give people options to drive less altogether. Find out more about our work to reduce "vehicle miles traveled" by clicking here.
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California's Pavley Law, which would limit CO2 emissions of cars and trucks in the state by around 30 percent, is being zealously blocked by the federal government. Friends of the Earth has been fighting on this issue since the beginning.
