State GovernmentWhat The Heck Is 'Cap-And-Trade,' Anyway?July 17, 2017 | Ben Bradford | Sally LongeneckerGovernor 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? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Administration Proposes Another 10 Years Of Cap-And-TradeJuly 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Cal-ISO, PacifiCorp Electric Transmission Grid Merger Saves MoneyOctober 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe creation of a regional electric transmission grid for six western states, including California, has moved a step closer to reality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Prepared For New Federal Emissions GoalsAugust 3, 2015 | Katie OrrPresident 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Offering Incentives To Get Dirty Cars Off RoadMay 27, 2015 | Katie OrrRelatively 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs International Climate AgreementMay 19, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Stricter Carbon StandardsApril 7, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia is already working to reduce its carbon footprint. But new goals approved by a state Senate committee today would ramp up that effort Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublicans Fail To Strip Fuels From AB 32March 23, 2015 | Katie OrrRepublicans 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
