Posts Tagged: climate change

News

Classic car community rallies support behind ‘Leno’s Law’

Car enthusiast Gary Ellison. Image by Ellie Appleby

Is the latest legislative effort to exempt classic cars from California’s emissions laws about to run out of gas? The answer to that question could come as early as Friday when the Senate Committee on Appropriations weighs in on SB 712, also known as “Leno’s Law” for its support from former Tonight Show host and noted car enthusiast Jay Leno.

Opinion

California’s climate policy goals: words matter

Image by Thawatchai Chawong

OPINION – As the legislature begins deliberations on cap-and-trade reauthorization, two questions are paramount: Has the cap-and-trade program accomplished its initial goals, and what should be its goals going forward?

Capitol Briefs

Capitol Briefs: And so it begins

Capitol and flag, by Karin Hildebrand Lau

Trump 2.0 is already in full swing and California leaders are as well. Budget bills related to the L.A. fires are ready to go, and the Capitol says goodbye to an old friend.

Opinion

The low carbon fuel standard energizes California’s EV future

Woman plugging electric charger into car. image by SouthWorks.

OPINION – Strengthening and improving the Low Carbon Fuel Standard this year will ensure that it builds on this success in its next decade, setting yet another example of California’s leadership for the world. We strongly support this vital work and urge policymakers to act now.

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