In an attempt to tackle #climatechange, California's government has decided to ban the sale of #gas vehicles by 2035 and shift to electric vehicles. This has been one of the most aggressive legislations by any state in the United States to combat the climate change issue. Banning gas vehicles by 2035 could lead to more than 366,000 job losses.

The government of California's plan to end the sale of all new gas vehicles by 2035 in a state with approximately 40 million people that account for more than one out of every ten new cars sold in the United States has received a divided response. The environmental groups have fully backed this move, as electric vehicles will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35%.

However, there has been strong opposition from the oil and automobile industry, which called for the move to happen by cooperation and not mandate. The United States Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler has ridiculed the California government's decision and questioned how the state plans to add millions of electric vehicles with a record of rolling blackouts.

The state has a long history of promoting zero-emission vehicles. Its former emission and environmental rules have been opposed by oil companies, automakers, and the White House.

This step would eliminate well-paying jobs in the oil and gas industry. California will have to re-work this decision of banning gas vehicles by 2035, as big and bold ideas are only better if they are affordable.