AB 32
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Court rules California's cap-and-trade program can advance
After a period of legal uncertainty, a California court has ruled that the state can proceed with developing a cap-and-trade program.
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Hasta la vista, Arnie: Can the climate movement afford to lose Arnold Schwarzenegger?
He’s a colossal jerk, but do we still need him?Photo: Steve JurvetsonThe most prominent Republican voice for climate action is now in the (hound)doghouse. Turns out the Sperminator has been pumping more than iron. If you’re as revolted as I am, you might be tempted to toss the bum permanently overboard — but can we […]
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Why the environmental justice lawsuit against California’s climate law is misguided
Environmental justice is a noble cause, but the lawsuit against AB 32 is misguided.On May 20, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Ernest Goldsmith ruled that the California Air Resources Board had not adequately explained its choice of a market-based mechanism — a cap-and-trade system — to achieve approximately 20 percent of targeted emissions reductions by […]
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Do environmental justice groups have a legitimate beef with California’s cap-and-trade program?
Photo: ItzaFineDayAn environmental justice coalition called the Association of Irritated Residents (not making that up) has sued to stop implementation of California’s AB 32 climate program, and it looks like they’ve won the first round. A judge has ruled that the state’s Air Resources Board didn’t fully consider alternatives to the cap-and-trade portion of the […]
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California's cap-and-trade plan is better for environmental justice than the alternatives
Gov. Jerry Brown will move forward with Assembly Bill 32, under which California seeks dramatic steps to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
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California’s cap-and-trade plan is better for environmental justice than the alternatives
Gov. Jerry Brown will move forward with Assembly Bill 32, under which California seeks dramatic steps to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Understanding the optimistic view embraced by 'Climatopolis'
I thank Joe Romm for his constructive suggestions about my book, "Climatopolis." But in no way do his points affect the book's core logic.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: My future as a green activist
What will outgoing Calif. governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's next role be in the global fight against climate change?
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Will Prop 26 scuttle California climate regulations?
While Prop 23 failed to garner enough Californians' support to stop climate change regulation, the less well-publicized Prop 26 succeeded at the polls