Climate Change
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Garcetti’s Green New Deal for Los Angeles Under Attack for Being Too Car-Centric
Goals for the plan include 100 percent renewable energy by 2045 and 100 percent zero-emission vehicles on city streets by 2050. Some say that is too little and too late.
April 30, 2019
Legislative Update: Bill Connecting Transportation Funding to Climate Change Drops a Stick
S.B. 526 would have required the State Transportation Improvement Program to incorporate climate change considerations into funding allocations.
April 11, 2019
Report: Cap-and Trade Investments Support Affordable Housing, Fire Prevention, Public Transit
Without the GGRF, many of these programs wouldn't exist
March 27, 2019
Faculty Members Criticize Duke University’s Move to Kill Light Rail
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.
February 28, 2019
California DMV Adds a Few Words About Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Driver’s Handbook
"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.
February 22, 2019
A CA Bill Would Double the Size of Highways 5 and 99, and Remove Speed Limits
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!
February 19, 2019
We Can’t Stop Global Warming Without Reducing Driving
Electric vehicles aren't going to cut it, emissions-wise. We need to do more.
December 19, 2018
What Should Governor-elect Newsom’s Transportation Priorities Be?
Advocates for safe streets and sustainable communities offer a platform
December 6, 2018
Transportation Commission, Air Resources Meet at Cross Purposes, Talk Past Each Other
The focus of the meeting was a report showing California is not on track to reduce emissions from transportation
December 5, 2018
A Green New Deal? Here Are Some Suggestions
If the "Green New Deal" only focuses on reducing emissions from cars and trucks, it won't go far enough.
December 5, 2018
