Stories related to: carbon emissions

State Government

What The Heck Is 'Cap-And-Trade,' Anyway?

July 17, 2017 | Ben Bradford | Sally Schilling

Governor Jerry Brown is pleading with state lawmakers to approve an extension of the state’s cap-and-trade program, telling them it’s “the vote of their lives.” But do most people understand what the program is?

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State Government

Brown Administration Proposes Another 10 Years Of Cap-And-Trade

July 13, 2016 | Ben Bradford

California air regulators have proposed new rules that would extend the state’s signature climate change program by another decade--and likely add fuel to a smoldering dispute between the Brown administration and business groups.

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Environment

Study: Cal-ISO, PacifiCorp Electric Transmission Grid Merger Saves Money

October 13, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The creation of a regional electric transmission grid for six western states, including California, has moved a step closer to reality.

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Environment

California Prepared For New Federal Emissions Goals

August 3, 2015 | Katie Orr

President Barack Obama says it’s time for the US to get serious about climate change. But long-time observers say California law and policy makers have been enacting tough environmental laws for years.

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State Government

State Offering Incentives To Get Dirty Cars Off Road

May 27, 2015 | Katie Orr

Relatively few of the cars on the road in California are responsible for most of the pollution. Now the state is trying to do more to get them off the road.

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State Government

Brown Signs International Climate Agreement

May 19, 2015 | Katie Orr

Governor Jerry Brown is encouraging regional governments around the world to follow California’s lead on climate change. On Tuesday, he and international leaders signed an agreement to reduce carbon emissions.

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State Government

California Considers Stricter Carbon Standards

April 7, 2015 | Katie Orr

California is already working to reduce its carbon footprint. But new goals approved by a state Senate committee today would ramp up that effort

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State Government

Republicans Fail To Strip Fuels From AB 32

March 23, 2015 | Katie Orr

Republicans in the California Legislature are once again calling attention to what they call a “hidden gas tax” in the state. But an effort to reverse the policy was thwarted by Democrats in an Assembly committee today.

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