Local government and clean air

LA City Hall

Pop quiz: which level of government is responsible for cleaning the air? Naturally, you might say it’s the federal Government’s responsibility. And you wouldn’t be wrong – after all, the US Environmental Protection Agency is a federal agency and the Clean Air Act is a federal law. Similarly, you might think clean air is also … Read more

The Los Angeles Summer of Smog

California always makes headlines for its dedication to clean energy. Just last month Governor Brown signed SB 100, setting a target for emissions-free electricity generation by 2045. The state’s resilient commitment to climate science is heard around the world. But these stories mask a painful truth: the state had a historically bad summer of air … Read more