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A little bipartisan bromance as Schwarzenegger, Gov. Gavin Newsom laud California’s climate change wins
LOS ANGELES – Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, celebrated the 20-year anniversary of landmark climate legislation he signed while in office alongside Democrats including Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday.
California leads lawsuit challenging Trump’s rollback of fuel economy rules
California is leading a coalition of states and local governments in suing the Trump administration over its rollback of federal vehicle mileage standards, alleging the new rules illegally weaken fuel-economy requirements for cars and light trucks. The lawsuit, filed earlier this month by California Atty. Gen.
A little bipartisan bromance as Schwarzenegger, Gov. Gavin Newsom laud California's climate change wins
LOS ANGELES - Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, celebrated the 20-year anniversary of landmark climate legislation he signed while in office alongside Democrats including Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday.
A little bipartisan bromance as Schwarzenegger, Newsom laud California's climate-change wins
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, celebrated the 20-year anniversary of landmark climate legislation he signed while in office alongside Democrats including Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday.
A little bipartisan bromance as Schwarzenegger, Newsom laud California's climate-change wins
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, celebrated the 20-year anniversary of landmark climate legislation he signed while in office alongside Democrats including Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday.
A little bipartisan bromance as Schwarzenegger, Newsom laud California's climate-change wins
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, celebrated the 20-year anniversary of landmark climate legislation he signed while in office alongside Democrats including Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday.
Can California stop Trump from drilling off its coast? A new law tries
LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to strengthen California’s protections against offshore drilling amid escalating efforts by the Trump administration to open up the coast to new oil and gas operations. The new state law, Assembly Bill 1448 from Assembly member Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), will make it illegal for oil producers to use oil rigs, pipelines and other equipment currently in state waters to support any new federal offshore oil leases.
California leads lawsuit challenging Trump's rollback of fuel economy rules
California is leading a coalition of states and local governments in suing the Trump administration over its rollback of federal vehicle mileage standards, alleging the new rules illegally weaken fuel-economy requirements for cars and light trucks. The lawsuit, filed Friday by California Atty. Gen.
California leads lawsuit challenging Trump's rollback of fuel economy rules
California is leading a coalition of states and local governments in suing the Trump administration over its rollback of federal vehicle mileage standards, alleging the new rules illegally weaken fuel-economy requirements for cars and light trucks. The lawsuit, filed Friday by California Atty. Gen.
California moves to limit utility profits and tap more power from homes
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California moves to limit utility profits and tap more power from homes Original
In the final hours of the 2026 California legislative season, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a suite of closely watched legislation on energy and the environment. Among them are laws that will reshape how California pays for and operates its energy system — including limiting utility profit and making greater use of clean energy at home — and how the state protects itself against environmental challenges from the federal government. Senate Bill 913 from Sen.
Trump-backed Oakland coal terminal would be far bigger and dirtier than promised, report says
Two Taiwanese freighters are loaded at the Port of Oakland on May 2, 2025.(Paul Kuroda / For The Times) A controversial new coal export facility in California backed by President Trump may be far dirtier than locals have been led to believe, new documents show. Widespread opposition has prevented any new coal export facility on the West Coast until now.
Trump-backed Oakland coal terminal would be far bigger and dirtier than promised, report says Original
A controversial new coal export facility in California backed by President Trump may be far dirtier than locals have been led to believe, new documents show. Widespread opposition has prevented any new coal export facility on the West Coast until now.
Can California stop Trump from drilling off its coast? A new law tries
LOS ANGELES - Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed legislation to strengthen California's protections against offshore drilling amid escalating efforts by the Trump administration to open up the coast to new oil and gas operations. The new state law, Assembly Bill 1448 from Assembly member Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), will make it illegal for oil producers to use oil rigs, pipelines and other equipment currently in state waters to support any new federal offshore oil leases.
Can California stop Trump from drilling off its coast? A new law tries
A sailboat cruises past Eva, an offshore oil drilling platform some 2.8 miles off Huntington Beach, on May 1, 2026.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed legislation to strengthen California’s protections against offshore drilling amid escalating efforts by the Trump administration to open up the coast to new oil and gas operations.
Can California stop Trump from drilling off its coast? A new law tries
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed legislation to strengthen California's protections against offshore drilling amid escalating efforts by the Trump administration to open up the coast to new oil and gas operations. The new state law, Assembly Bill 1448 from Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), will make it illegal for oil producers to use oil rigs, pipelines and other equipment currently in state waters to support any new federal offshore oil leases.
Lower mileage standards, higher pump costs: What Trump's auto move means for California
The Trump administration on Monday released new fuel-efficiency rules that loosen pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered vehicles, further complicating California's ability to meet its climate and clean car goals. President Trump pitched the changes, which he announced in December, as a way to boost the domestic auto industry and lower consumer costs.
Lower mileage standards, higher pump costs: What Trump's auto move means for California
The Trump administration on Monday released new fuel-efficiency rules that loosen pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered vehicles, further complicating California’s ability to meet its climate and clean car goals. President Trump pitched the changes, which he announced in December, as a way to boost the domestic auto industry and lower consumer costs. He made the original announcement standing alongside several auto executives.
California and Washington to join forces on carbon markets, aiming to cut pollution and raise billions
LOS ANGELES - California is moving forward with plans to link its signature climate program, cap-and-invest, to that of Washington state, a major step officials say will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the move at Climate Week in New York City, where he is meeting with international officials and positioning himself as a climate leader in opposition to President Donald Trump.
California and Washington to join forces on carbon markets, aiming to cut pollution and raise billions
California is moving forward with plans to link its signature climate program, cap-and-invest, to that of Washington State, a major step officials say will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the move at Climate Week in New York City, where he is meeting with international officials and positioning himself as a climate leader in opposition to President Trump.
California and Washington state to join forces on carbon markets, aiming to cut pollution and raise billions
California is moving forward with plans to link its signature climate program, cap-and-invest, to that of Washington state, a major step officials say will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the move at Climate Week in New York City, where he is meeting with international officials and positioning himself as a climate leader in opposition to President Trump.
Newsom rejects effort to roll back CEQA exemptions for advanced manufacturing
Water is sprayed on large storage tanks at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove during a chemical leak in May.(Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday vetoed legislation that to the California Environmental Quality Act for advanced manufacturing facilities amid pushback from business and industry groups. from state Sen.
Newsom rejects effort to roll back CEQA exemptions for advanced manufacturing Original
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday vetoed legislation that would have narrowed exemptions to the California Environmental Quality Act for advanced manufacturing facilities amid pushback from business and industry groups. Senate Bill 954 from state Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) would have rolled back parts of last year's controversial overhaul of CEQA, which fast-tracked approvals for a broad array of housing and infrastructure projects in an effort to ease new construction in the state.
As world braces for ‘super’ El Niño, research suggests global warming has increased its punch
For decades, scientists have struggled to understand the potential link between global warming and El Niño — and whether human activity is making the already powerful climate phenomenon even more extreme and disruptive. Evidence of a connection has remained elusive however, as El Niño is notoriously variable, making it difficult to distinguish long-term changes from its natural ebb and flow.
EPA scraps power plant emissions limits in sweeping rollback
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it will no longer regulate dangerous planet-warming pollution from power plants that burn coal or natural gas. The nation's top environmental authority is rolling back the majority of Biden-era limits on greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to remove "red tape" that drives up energy costs, agency officials said.
EPA scraps power plant emissions limits in sweeping rollback
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it will no longer regulate dangerous planet-warming pollution from power plants that burn coal or natural gas. The nation's top environmental authority is rolling back the majority of Biden-era limits on greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to remove "red tape" that drives up energy costs, agency officials said.
EPA scraps power plant emissions limits in sweeping rollback
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