I was
shocked to learn that California consumes nearly 50% of all oil
exports from the Amazon globally (nearly 1 in 9 gallons pumped
in-state on average). I call on the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) to not be complicit in driving new oil drilling in the
Amazon. It’s essential that you regulate refineries’
crude sources and volumes. I ask that CARB require California refineries
to ensure that they are not sourcing crude oil from regions where
there are human rights violations and to require refineries to
ensure that they will not source crude from areas of new drilling
in the Amazon. Finally, commit California to new fuel efficiency
standards and expanded electrification of fleets that consume the
most Amazon oil. Thank you for your consideration.
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