Environment Archives - Page 7 of 49

Massachusetts, Washington State Adopt California’s 2035 Ban on Gas Powered Vehicles

August 27, 2022 2:19 amAugust 26, 2022 9:19 pm

Both Massachusetts and Washington state leaders announced on Friday that they would be adopting California’s new ban on the sale of gas powered vehicles by 2035, beginning a shift that may encompass more states in the coming months. For the...

Wild Pig Hunting and Control Bill Passes Assembly, Senate

August 24, 2022 1:14 pm

A bill that would radically alter wild pig hunting and control passed the Senate in a concurrence vote on Tuesday, sending the the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk to sign or veto. Senate Bill 856, authored by Senator Bill...

Questions About Water for Governor Newsom

August 24, 2022 3:30 amAugust 23, 2022 5:36 pm

Borrowing a page from the More Water Now campaign, which unsuccessfully attempted earlier this year to qualify a water funding initiative for the November 2022 ballot, Governor Newsom announced a new water supply strategy on August 11. Perhaps with the presidency in mind, or perhaps because...

California Congressional Republicans Urge Gov. Newsom to Raise Shasta Dam

August 16, 2022 1:12 pm

In a letter sent to Governor Newsom on Tuesday, California Congressional Republicans urged him to reverse his position on the enlargement of the Shasta Dam due to numerous water use, electric, and environmental reasons. The subject of raising Shasta Dam,...

Bill To Prohibit One Pound Disposable Propane Tanks Passed By Assembly

August 16, 2022 10:38 am

A bill to prohibit the sale of one pound disposable propane tanks in California by 2028 was passed in the Assembly on Monday. Senate Bill 1256, authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont), would begin the ban on January 1, 2028....

California Waste and Carbon Emissions Reduction Act

August 14, 2022 3:59 pmAugust 14, 2022 8:13 pm

California has numerous formal acts in statute. Public Utilities Code Division 1, Part 2, Chapter 8, Article 1 contains the Waste Heat and Carbon Emissions Reduction Act, which is contained in Sections 2840 to 2843. Article 1 was added in...

Governor Newsom Issues Proposal to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Running Into 2030s

August 13, 2022 2:30 amAugust 12, 2022 9:58 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposal to keep the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant open until between 2030 and 2035 on Friday, largely to help meet California’s energy needs while the state transitions between fossil fuels and green energy in...