Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and [email protected] • 3 months ago

The forgotten fight to ban gas-powered cars in the 1960s

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The forgotten fight to ban gas-powered cars in the 1960s

Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and [email protected] • 3 months ago

cross-posted to:
california

Half a century ago, an obscure state senator fought to ban gas-powered cars — and almost won.

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Tldr: California because of smog before catalyst converters.

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