The Treasurer hopes that the report, entitled Growing the U.S. Green Bond Market: Actionable Strategies and Solutions, will inspire more jurisdictions to invest in green bonds.
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Submitted on August 13, 2018 - 3pm
Submitted on August 13, 2018 - 3pm
CARB Chair joins VX News in light of the Trump Administration's attack on California's waiver to set GHG and clean car standards.
Submitted on July 27, 2018 - 5pm
Asm. Laura Friedman joins VX News to explain how recent legislation codifies many of the goals of Governor Brown's Water Action Plan.
Submitted on July 27, 2018 - 5pm
Stephen Cheung and Steve Olson provide an overview of the World Trade Center-LA's recent FDI report.
Submitted on July 27, 2018 - 5pm
VX News presents an overview of the current debate over the California strict liability regime that holds electric utilities liable for damages stemming from wildfires.
Submitted on July 17, 2018 - 1pm
CPUC Commissioner Peterman provides an update on California's electric vehicle push, plans to integrate more battery storage, and the future of the CPUC.
Submitted on July 16, 2018 - 5pm
Sara Neff, Senior Vice President of Sustainability for Kilroy, joined VX News to discuss Kilroy's recent groundbreaking in Hollywood and the latest in resilient design for buildings.
Submitted on July 16, 2018 - 4pm
After passing a multi-county ballot measure to fund San Francisco Bay restoration and resilience projects, the Bay Area Council is launching a resilience initiative for the rest of the state.
Submitted on July 16, 2018 - 4pm
Inglewood Mayor James Butts provides an update on the city's Hollywood Park stadium development, public transportation investments, and the city's business-friendly environment.
Submitted on May 10, 2018 - 3pm
California voters are being presented with two upcoming water bond propositions in the June and November elections. VX News sat down with Gerald Meral, official proponent of the November Water Bond, to discuss what his bond would prioritize.
Submitted on May 10, 2018 - 3pm
Oregon Congressmember Earl Blumenauer returns to VX News to explain why infrastructure issues are so difficult to tackle under the Trump administration, and shares his most urgent priorities: funding road maintenance through a higher gas tax and, eventually, a road user charge; passing a farm bill that ensures nationwide access to clean water and healthy food; and helping a growing number of states capitalize on the newly legal cannabis industry.
Submitted on May 10, 2018 - 3pm
At the Milken Global Conference 2018, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti introduced former Vice President Al Gore to present on “The Sustainability Revolution: Seizing the Investment Opportunity of Our Generation.”
Submitted on March 13, 2018 - 1pm
In an exclusive interview with VX News, Metropolitan Water District General Manager Jeff Kightlinger explains the current status of the WaterFix project and what can be expected as the agency considers taking a majority stake in the infrastructure project.
Submitted on March 3, 2018 - 12pm
VX2018 brought together electric vehicle leaders to discuss the future of zero emission mobility, right after California Governor Brown announced a new target to get to five million electric vehicles by 2030.
Submitted on March 3, 2018 - 12pm
VX2018 covered the progress of AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, an innovative project aimed at fostering a new ocean-focused "BlueTech" economy and increasing educational opportunities for Southern California.
Submitted on March 3, 2018 - 12pm
Former California State Controller and investor Steve Westly addressed the VerdeXchange 2018 Conference to illustrate how the new Internet of Things data-driven economy is evolving from the oil and auto industry economy, lifting innovation to irreversible heights around the globe. Westly explains how California is playing a crucial leadership role.
Submitted on February 23, 2018 - 6pm
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on trade negotiations during his visit to Southern California opined on the mutually-beneficial relationship between Canada, the U.S., and specifically the LA region.
Submitted on February 22, 2018 - 2pm
VX2018 convened smart city leaders Brian Swett (Arup), Amanda Daflos (City of LA), Miguel Santana (LA County Fair Association), LA Controller Ron Galperin, Michael Kelly (LA Coalition), and Rick Cole (Santa Monica) to discuss strategies for using data and building public-private partnerships.
Submitted on February 22, 2018 - 2pm
National Association of Clean Water Agencies CEO Adam Krantz contextualizes the White House's Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure.
Submitted on February 20, 2018 - 3pm
At VX2018, global resilience leaders convened to share their experiences dealing with 2017 events such as Hurricane Harvey and the Mexico City Earthquake.