blog post Climate Change and California’s Future By Mark Baldassare Mar 25, 2015 In 2006, California responded to climate change with a law that committed the state to reverse the trend of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Today, California has reached another pivotal moment.
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.
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
event Climate Change and California’s Future Dec 3, 2013 About the Program With the strong support of state residents, California remains a leader in addressing climate change and encouraging renewable energy development. Former Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, current California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols, and former Secretary of State George Shultz will discuss the impact of these policies and what more can be done to build a brighter future for the Golden State.
