A decade after California took a global lead by adopting its comprehensive policy to clear the air, transition to clean energy and reduce climate pollution, here’s what we know about what its effect has been: The economy has grown, in recent years outpacing the rest of the nation. Fueled by billions of dollars in private […]
The Assembly and the Senate’s surprisingly quick action this week to pass both SB 32 and its companion piece, AB 197, was met with jubilation by the many people who are proud of California’s leadership combating the greenhouse-gas emissions that contribute to global warming. It’s good that Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature on these measures is […]
Bob Guza has the best job in California. That’s just my opinion, but take a look at this deal: At 68, his work clothes are a ball cap, shorts and flip-flops. He sets his own hours and gets paid to hang out on the beach all day with his toys, which include a sand buggy, […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Chris Megerian, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon
A controversial measure to extend California’s target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions was approved by the Assembly on Tuesday, clearing a major hurdle in a battle at the Capitol over the future of the state’s environmental programs. White House officials and Gov. Jerry Brown cranked up the pressure on Assembly members to support the legislation, while […]
OPINION: California Must Stay The Course With Climate Policy
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Fran Pavley and Eduardo GarciaA decade after California took a global lead by adopting its comprehensive policy to clear the air, transition to clean energy and reduce climate pollution, here’s what we know about what its effect has been: The economy has grown, in recent years outpacing the rest of the nation. Fueled by billions of dollars in private […]
OPINION: Is This it For California’s Big Climate Change Laws?
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneThe Assembly and the Senate’s surprisingly quick action this week to pass both SB 32 and its companion piece, AB 197, was met with jubilation by the many people who are proud of California’s leadership combating the greenhouse-gas emissions that contribute to global warming. It’s good that Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature on these measures is […]
OPINION: A Dangerous Confluence on the California Coast: Beach Erosion and Sea Level Rise
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Steve LopezBob Guza has the best job in California. That’s just my opinion, but take a look at this deal: At 68, his work clothes are a ball cap, shorts and flip-flops. He sets his own hours and gets paid to hang out on the beach all day with his toys, which include a sand buggy, […]
California’s Climate Change Law Clears a Big Hurdle After Lobbyists Crank up Pressure
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Chris Megerian, Melanie Mason and Liam DillonA controversial measure to extend California’s target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions was approved by the Assembly on Tuesday, clearing a major hurdle in a battle at the Capitol over the future of the state’s environmental programs. White House officials and Gov. Jerry Brown cranked up the pressure on Assembly members to support the legislation, while […]