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 the first stage of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act, enacted in 2006, is on course to bring emissions back to 1990 levels by 2020, it’s … Read more
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 legislation today dramatically expanding California’s commitment to use climate change policy to attack pollution and poverty together. In a Fresno ceremony at 11:30 this morning, … Read more
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 of the oil industry, the Legislature passed a historic climate protection package in August. What the late-session action showed is that even many of the … Read more
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 to pursue the strongest greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in North America. SB 32, authored by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-27), requires the state to slash … Read more
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 can state that the air in Los Angeles is significantly cleaner now than it was back in the 70’s when smog alerts were the norm. … Read more
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 pollution drew applause today from the climate justice advocates of the SB 535 Coalition. Following passage of SB 32 and AB 197, which extend the … Read more