How Will California Reduce Emissions?
Governor Brown and the State Legislature have committed the state to an ambitious goal – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 1990 levels by 2030. When you consider that … Read more
Month: September 2016
Gov. Brown to Sign Landmark Climate Legislation Today
Bill Magavern, Coalition for Clean Air, 916-527-8051 FRESNO, CALIFORNIA – In what advocates for underserved communities are calling “the greatest story no one knows,” California Gov. Jerry Brown will sign … Read more
Legislature acts — and we breathe easier
Reprinted from Capitol Weekly Millions of Californians suffered from smog and smoke this summer, but help is on the way. Defying the expectations of many observers and the fierce opposition … Read more
Broad coalition celebrates as Gov. Brown signs landmark climate and clean energy bills into law
Flanked by supporters, Gov. Jerry Brown will sign SB 32 and AB 197 into law today, extending and bolstering California’s trailblazing fight against climate change. With today’s signing, California commits … Read more
Air quality monitoring and your health
We are facing a challenge. Too many of us compare air pollution today with the 1970s. Take this message we received via Facebook: As someone born in 1960, I … Read more
Legislature Sends Climate Justice Bills to Gov. Brown
Bill Magavern, Coalition for Clean Air, 916-527-8051 SACRAMENTO – A series of measures to extend and strengthen California’s fight against climate change while enhancing benefits for communities battling poverty and … Read more