Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Climate Change

Senator Ben Allen presents S.B. 526 to the Senate Transportation Committee. Photo by Josh Stark

Legislative Update: Bill Connecting Transportation Funding to Climate Change Drops a Stick

By Melanie Curry | Apr 11, 2019 | 1 Comment

S.B. 526 would have required the State Transportation Improvement Program to incorporate climate change considerations into funding allocations.

Report: Cap-and Trade Investments Support Affordable Housing, Fire Prevention, Public Transit

By Melanie Curry | Mar 27, 2019

Without the GGRF, many of these programs wouldn't exist

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Faculty Members Criticize Duke University’s Move to Kill Light Rail

By Angie Schmitt | Feb 28, 2019

Duke University's objections might sink a $3.3-billion light rail plan for Durham. It flies in the face of the University's stated climate convictions, says professor Drew Shindell.

California DMV Adds a Few Words About Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Driver’s Handbook

By Melanie Curry | Feb 22, 2019

"Green driving"--if there is such a thing--means practicing smooth acceleration, keeping up good maintenance, and avoiding unnecessary weight in your vehicle, according to the DMV Driver Handbook. Now it also recommends that drivers "consider" a zero-emission vehicle.

How road widening works. Cartoon via @BrentToderian Twitter

A CA Bill Would Double the Size of Highways 5 and 99, and Remove Speed Limits

By Melanie Curry | Feb 19, 2019

Moorlach wants to double the size of Highways 5 and 99 and remove speed limits. That will solve congestion, he says, and even--wait for it--reduce greenhouse gas emissions!

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We Can’t Stop Global Warming Without Reducing Driving

By Angie Schmitt | Dec 19, 2018

Electric vehicles aren't going to cut it, emissions-wise. We need to do more.

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