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Gov. Newsom suspends new fracking permits in latest attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an immediate suspension of permits allowing new hydraulic fracturing and steam-injected oil drilling – the latest in a series of moves in the past week underscoring California’s determination to be seen as a leader in
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Efforts to limit pollution by building housing near transit centers meet stiff resistance
Over the past dozen years, the California environmental lobby has never seemed more powerful in the Legislature and in state government. Under Govs. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown, the Golden State has passed bold laws and emerged as the global
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Trump to scrap vehicle mileage standards – fight with California, environmentalists likely
President Trump on Wednesday launched the first salvo in what seems likely to end up a war with the state of California and many liberal states over vehicle mileage rules that Gov. Jerry Brown and environmentalists depict as crucial to
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CalWatchdog Morning Read – November 14
Trump splits Silicon Valley What does Trump presidency mean for climate change efforts in CA? How to make CA housing more affordable What does Trump presidency mean for Mexican immigrants? Good morning. Let’s talk about Trump. Now that voters have
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CalWatchdog Morning Read – October 11
Top Democratic donor Tom Steyer considered for Cabinet position Study: Climate change doubled number for forest fires in the West Renewing tax on top earners only makes state’s top-heavy budget more top-heavy Rohrabacher stands by Trump, calls GOP leaders “gutless” “MASH”
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Gov. Brown’s legacy push on climate change in trouble
It was just nine months ago that Gov. Jerry Brown basked in the spotlight at the United Nations climate change conference in Paris. The governor heard praise from officials from dozens of nations for how California has implemented AB32, the
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California push for coal divestment raises concerns
SACRAMENTO – Unlike the sellers of most other products or services, insurance companies receive payments from their customers in exchange for future promises. If you wreck your car, they will pay for the damage. If you die, they will pay out
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CalWatchdog Morning Read – June 14
Lawmakers look to increase gun restrictions, but will that work? Car tax increase Climate agenda going up in smoke? Lawmakers to redefine rape Gut and amend on ballot measures? Good morning and happy Tuesday! In the wake of the tragic
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Legislature challenges legality of Brown’s greenhouse gas emissions order
When Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order a year ago this week establishing even more ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the action won broad applause from Democrats who support his aggressive agenda targeting climate change.
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CA looms large in Paris climate talks
California was poised to take center stage at the global climate talks hosted later this month in Paris. “Gov. Jerry Brown plans to lead a delegation of eight lawmakers, including Eduardo Garcia, one of the Coachella Valley’s representatives in the State Assembly,” the
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