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David Nahai: Water Contamination, Climate Resilience, and Regional Leadership
Recently reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom and confirmed by the California Senate, David Nahai is serving a fifth term as Chair of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. In conversation with VX News, Nahai outlines the Board’s top priorities amid recent and converging climate threats, including wastewater recycling, stormwater capture, aquifer remediation, and a more integrated embrace of the One Water framework.
California Asserts Authority to Regulate Vehicle Emissions Standards
VX News shares the overview of the legal complaint filed against the federal government by CA Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 10 state attorneys general challenging the legislative procedures used to overturn the state’s Clean Air Act waivers, as well as the Executive Order issued by Governor Newsom affirming the state’s commitment to accelerating zero-emission vehicle technologies and directing CARB to begin developing an Advanced Clean Cars III regulation that continues furthers the state’s clean air objectives.
Newsom Admin Responds to US Senate Vote to Overturn California's Clean Car & Truck Rules
VX News excerpts the response from CARB Chair Liane Randolph, CA Attorney General Rob Bonta, and CA Governor Gavin Newsom who vow litigation to uphold the state's nation-leading clean air rules and underscore the economic advantages of advancing zero-emissions vehicles as global markets press forward on decarbonizing transportation.
