event Climate Change and California’s Future Mar 23, 2015 About the Program With California on track to achieve its climate change goals by the end of the decade, Governor Brown has set his sights even higher. What will it take to ensure that half of the state’s energy comes from renewable sources and to significantly increase efficiency for cars and buildings—all by 2030? A panel of state and local experts will discuss the challenges and the potential impact of these policies on life in California.
Report Policy Priorities for Managing Drought By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount, Peter Moyle ... Mar 16, 2015 State, federal, and local water managers have worked diligently to reduce the economic, social, and environmental harm from the current drought. But as the drought continues, the challenges will grow more acute. California can learn from experiences to date—and from Australia’s response to its Millennium Drought—to better prepare both for the year ahead and for future droughts. State leaders should address weaknesses in four areas of drought preparation and response, by: 1) improving water use information, 2) setting clear goals and priorities for public health and the environment, 3) promoting water conservation and more resilient water supplies, and 4) strengthening environmental management.
blog post The Politics of Global Warming By Dean Bonner Aug 7, 2014 Overall support remains strong for California’s landmark law combatting global warming. But the partisan makeup of the supporters has changed significantly. What happened?
blog post Climate Change, Fracking, and Drought—Oh My! By David Lesher Aug 1, 2014 A panel talked about the PPIC Statewide Survey’s findings on climate change policy, particularly public attitudes toward a potential increase in gas prices when new regulations for transportation fuels begin next year.
press release Strong Support for Global Warming Law Tempered by Concerns About Gas, Electricity Prices Jul 23, 2014
blog post Testimony: Using Cap & Trade Revenues to Bolster Climate Policy By Ellen Hanak Feb 18, 2014 I’d like to focus my remarks on ways to think about achieving multiple benefits from the use of cap and trade auction revenues.
