Building Ban on New Gas Stations

What is happening? Los Angeles may ban the construction of new gas stations.

Why is this important? In March 2021 Petaluma, California became the 1st city int he US to ban the construction of new gas stations in support of its 2019 climate policy.

How will this be important? Other small towns in Sonoma County are following suit. Los Angeles would be the first major city to pass the gas station construction ban. Supporters say the ban does not hinder access to gas stations as the US has “one gas station for every 2,500 people — more than twice the number of gas stations per person than the European Union.”

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