[Source: CalMATTERS] California has climate action on the mind. This week state lawmakers, senior officials in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration and prominent environmental leaders are representing California at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal, Canada — an appearance that could make a splash on the world stage as Newsom continues to tout his climate credentials. Read More…
Tag: environment
South Coast AQMD finalizes most ambitious strategy to cut pollution
[Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District] Today (Dec. 2, 2022), the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved the 2022 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP or Plan) that lays a path for improving air quality and meeting federal air pollution standards by 2037 for the South Coast Air Basin Read More…
In historic move, Los Angeles bans new oil wells, phases out existing ones
[Source: The Los Angeles Times] The Los Angeles City Council voted Friday to phase out all oil drilling in L.A. and ban new wells, a historic move in a city that was built by a once-booming petroleum industry and whose residents have suffered with decades of environmental consequences as a result. In a 12 to Read More…
Rivian loses $1.7 billion in Q3
[Source: Green.Org] In September 2021, Rivian announced that they would be bringing their fully electric pickup truck to consumers. But now, as we see more companies roll out their electric trucks, Rivian is facing stiff competition. With 2023 approaching, there is the Tesla Cybertruck, the Hummer EV, Chevy Silverado EV, and Ford Bronco hybrid, and Read More…
California PFAS legislation will dramatically impact businesses
[Source: The National Law Review] We previously reported on three significant pieces of California PFAS legislation that were before California’s Governor Newsom for ratification. Two of the bills were passed, which means that several categories of products will have applicable PFAS bans. The third bill was not signed by the Governor, which would have required Read More…
The major problem plaguing electric vehicle owners
[Source: Tell Me Best, LLC] It’s coming. Well, we’ve been warned it’s coming. As part of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda by 2030, 50% of the cars being sold will be fully electric vehicles with the ultimate plan to be fully carbon-neutral by 2050. If you ask electric vehicle owners of today, we have Read More…
Batteries are the next environmental challenge
[Source: Forbes] Electric vehicles (EV) are all the rage these days. They are, according to President Biden and much of the media, a crucial part of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving the environment. Federal and state subsidies have long encouraged their use. The president in his infrastructure proposals would increase that encouragement by building some Read More…
Anti-plastic waste initiative approved for California ballot
[Source: Associated Press] A California initiative that would require state regulators to reduce plastic waste has qualified for the November 2022 ballot, officials said Monday. Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s office said the initiative exceeded the required 623,212 valid petition signatures needed for the measure to go before voters next year. If passed, the law Read More…
California truck rules facing a test — in New Jersey
[Source: POLITICO] The first big test of California’s plan to reshape the U.S. truck market is underway on the other side of the country, with New Jersey officials pushing tough new mandates to cut emissions by getting big rigs to ditch diesel engines. The state is trying to replicate new California rules that require automakers Read More…