Chris Chavez 
This op-ed by Diane Takvorian and Chris Chavez was originally published on March 29, 2018 by the San Diego Union-Tribune. Original post can be found here. [row] California is facing a Trojan horse: Proposition 70. Though Proposition 70 may seem like an innocuous and even beneficial proposal, it is anything but. Proposition 70 is … Read more
There is no question: California is the home of the electric vehicle. Over half of all electric vehicles in the United States are registered in the Golden State. In addition to the Federal tax credit, the state offers multiple incentives to help get more clean cars and trucks on the road. Transit agencies and schools … Read more
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
On Tuesday, Governor Brown signed a series of bills that promote zero emission transportation. These bills improve our access to Electric Vehicles (EVs) by placing charging stations in schools (AB 1082), parks and beaches (AB 1083) while prioritizing programs in disadvantaged communities. This EV bill package also extends and increases rebates for low-moderate income households … Read more
Take a stand for clean air! California can only improve its air quality by transforming the vehicles we drive. Cars, trucks and other vehicles are responsible for most of the air pollution in the state. Reducing emissions from California’s vehicles is a daunting challenge. However, thanks to California’s climate program, we have a golden opportunity … Read more
It’s no secret that California is a global leader in many areas: arts, culture, entertainment and economics. Equally important are California’s world-benchmark protections that safeguard our environment, air, water and people. In fact, our state’s policies often exceed what’s required under Federal law. Yet, even with these strong protections, our air is still heavily polluted. In … Read more
This past July, Governor Jerry Brown and the California Legislature passed a legislative package that, among other things, extended the California Air Resources Board’s authority for the state’s cap and trade system to 2030, outlined priorities in how cap and trade revenues are to be spent and made other major changes to the program. These … Read more
While refineries and industrial facilities are the most visible symbols of pollution, an even bigger source of California’s air quality woes can be found in streets, driveways and parking lots throughout the Golden State. According to the California Air Resources Board, over a quarter of the nearly 450 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent produced … Read more