Month: December 2017

WHAT FACTORS WILL AFFECT CALIFORNIA AIR QUALITY IN 2018?

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By Bill Magavern 2017 saw major developments in California air quality policy, including a new community air protection law (AB 617, authored by Assemblymember Cristina Garcia), and the allocation of over $1 billion in incentive funds for cleaner vehicles and equipment. What can we expect in 2018? Here are four of the key questions advocates … Read more

Cap and Trade’s Future, Part II: ACA 1 – A Recipe for Gridlock

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This is part two of our overview of the extension of California’s cap and trade program. Part one can be found here.  Napkins, rushed legislation and backroom deals, oh my! We’ve all heard the clichés and stories about the failings of the political system – the bill that was written on the back of a cocktail … Read more