It’s that time again – the beginning of state budget season. But unlike past years, the 2023-2024 budget is in a far more precarious situation. The last two budgets enjoyed massive surpluses and allocated billions of new dollars for clean transportation and climate programs. This year, however, California is facing a significant budget deficit – … Read more
COVID-19’s public health threat is clear. In just four months, over 104,000 Americans have died during the pandemic. The virus’s death toll already exceeds the United States’ combined military fatalities during the Korean, Vietnam, Gulf, Afghan, and Iraq Wars – a period that stretches roughly 40 years. These numbers are sobering and tragic, but COVID-19’s … 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
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
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