With the passage of AB 1493 in 2002, California became the country’s leader on climate change legislation. Since then, California has met stiff resistance to the implementation of AB 1493 from the U.S. EPA, which has delayed a waiver needed by the state to enforce the law’s stringent tailpipe emissions requirements.
With the passage of AB 1493 in 2002, California became the country’s leader on climate change legislation.
Jeff KightlingerWith the climate change discussion focusing largely on renewable energy, sustainable design, and transportation technology, it’s easy to forget that water is perhaps the most crucial issue when it comes to the effects of climate change. VerdeXchange News is pleased to present the following interview with Jeff Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District.
Eric GarcettiLos Angeles provides an interesting case study for sustainable urban living—in such a vast and diverse city, solutions don’t come easily. Proving the sincerity of its sustainability efforts, L.A. recently approved a green building code to supplement ambitious smart growth practices, and the city’s efforts to promote recycling has led the nation for years.
Roger SnobleThe L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has the daunting challenge of providing public transportation solutions for a region obsessed with the automobile. Added to the issues bred by such a stubborn cultural milieu are regional challenges such as the largest port complex in the country, poor air quality, and oscillating state funding for new projects.
Gina Marie LindseyWith a constellation of regional airports, including one of the country’s busiest, LAX, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will play a crucial role in the greening of air travel in the United States.
Mayor VillaraigosaEarlier this month, the U.S. Conference of Mayors held its first-ever Climate Protection Summit—a chance for mayors around the country to parade their green accomplishments and challenge each other to do more.
