And this became the birth of the modern day environmental movement and eventually the first earth day in 1970, which has grown in its recognition and celebration now. That same year, Congress passed The original Clean Air Act authorized the waiver provision that allows California to set our own separate and more ambitious vehicle emission standards. Now flash forward to the year 2006, when California passed the Global Warming Solutions act, setting the bold goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2020. (04:56–05:08)
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