Legislation

Legislation

California to Feds: Let States Lead on Climate Change

Terry Tamminen
Terry Tamminen
Former CalEPA secretary and member of Governor Schwarzenegger's cabinet Terry Tamminen describes the important role that states can have in developing and enforcing the policies that could avert global crisis.

Terry Tamminen

U.K.-California Green Alliance on Global Warming Leverages Investment in Climate Change Tech

Mike Rosenfeld
Mike Rosenfeld
UK Vice Consul Mike Rosenfeld discusses helping green tech companies integrate their efforts on both sides of the pond.

Mike Rosenfeld

To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Embrace Kyoto Accord, California Enacts AB 32

Linda Adams
Linda Adams
Befitting its status as the world’s seventh-largest economy, California joined many of its global peers when it adopted AB 32, which will compel California to reduce the carbon emissions that lead to global warming. VerdeXchange was pleased to discuss AB 32’s unique regulatory/market approach with Linda Adams, secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency.

Linda Adams

With State Bonds Approved, Long Beach Prioritizes Cleaner Skies, Mobility

Bonnie Lowenthal
Bonnie Lowenthal
Long Beach City Councilmember Bonnie Lowenthal has served on the front lines of the battles over goods movement and pollution. In this VerdeXchange News interview she discusses the state bond’s promise for easing the impact of pollution on her constituents in Long Beach and neighboring port communities.

Bonnie Lowenthal

State PUC Considers Methods to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in California

John Bohn
John Bohn
A significant portion of California’s pollution emanates from power plants. Whereas the pollution caused by the habits of millions of drivers may be slow to improve, power plants and other utilities have already begun to face the scrutiny of the green policies of the Public Utilities Commission.

John Bohn

Calif. Governor Leveraging AB 32 To Boldly Address Climate Change

Dan Dunmoyer
Dan Dunmoyer
AB 32, California’s landmark greenhouse gas law, was signed last November, but many years will pass before it takes effect and begins to contribute to a cleaner environment. VerdeXchange News was pleased to discuss AB 32's crucial early implementation efforts with Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Cabinet Secretary Dan Dunmoyer.VerdeXchange News was pleased to discuss AB 32's crucial early implementation efforts with Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Cabinet Secretary Dan Dunmoyer.

Dan Dunmoyer

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