Fucking California...

The State of California has adopted a rule that will require tiremakers to find a new alternative to a chemical that is currently in use that has been found to kill an endangered salmon species.

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DTSC Deputy Director Karl Palmer said 6PPD has played a crucial role in the safety of tires on California’s roads and there is currently no widely available safer alternative.

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What I wouldn't give to hear all the tire manufactures unite and say, "Fuck you, you don't like our tires, don't buy them. Walk everywhere from now on," and then immediately stop shipments to California.