News Release | Environment California

California's Renewable Energy Mandate Passes Legislature

The California State Assembly passed SB 2X (Simitian), the 33% by 2020 Renewable Portfolio Standard bill today. The bill, which promises to be one of biggest environmental victories of the year, already passed the Senate and is on its way to the governor’s desk where he is expected to sign it.

News Release | Environment California

California's Renewable Energy Mandate Passes Legislature

33% by 2020 Mandate Soon to Have Force of Law  

Sacramento – The California State Assembly passed SB 2X (Simitian), the 33% by 2020 Renewable Portfolio Standard bill today. The bill, which promises to be one of biggest environmental victories of the year, already passed the Senate and is on its way to the governor’s desk where he is expected to sign it. 

News Release | Environment California

America Cannot Afford Big Oil’s Plan

Los Angeles—After a year in which America’s dependence on oil caused our nation’s largest environmental catastrophe, put billions of tons of pollution in our atmosphere, and undermined our economic and national security, the American Petroleum Institute (API) today proposed an energy plan that would further degrade our environment, endanger public health, boost Big Oil profits, and deepen our dependence on oil.

News Release | Environment California

America Cannot Afford Big Oil’s Plan

After a year in which America’s dependence on oil caused our nation’s largest environmental catastrophe, put billions of tons of pollution in our atmosphere, and undermined our economic and national security, the American Petroleum Institute (API) today proposed an energy plan that would further degrade our environment, endanger public health, boost Big Oil profits, and deepen our dependence on oil.

News Release | Environment California

Clean Cars Would Save Californians $30 Million on Thanksgiving Travel

As Californians prepare for one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, a new Environment California report finds that more fuel efficient cars would save Californians roughly $30 million at the gas pump this Thanksgiving alone. The report was released as the Obama administration is developing new fuel efficiency and global warming pollution standards for cars and light trucks.

News Release | Environment California Research & Policy Center

Clean Cars Would Save Californians $30 Million on Thanksgiving Travel

As Californians prepare for one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, a new Environment California report finds that more fuel efficient cars would save Californians roughly $30 million at the gas pump this Thanksgiving alone. The report was released as the Obama administration is developing new fuel efficiency and global warming pollution standards for cars and light trucks.

Report | Environment California Research & Policy Center

Gobbling Less Gas for Thanksgiving

How Clean Cars Can Save Americans Money and Cut Oil Use -- With more than 39 million people taking to the road on trips of at least 50 miles to visit family and friends, Americans are expected to spend $418 million at the gas pump this Thanksgiving holiday.

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CA Gas Standards Reducing Pollution

California's forward-thinking and leadership in combating air pollution appears to be paying off. A report released Tuesday by the Environment California Research and Policy Center shows that California's strict vehicle gas emissions standards are positing substantial results.

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Voters Reject 2-Sided Assault on Climate Law

Dan Jacobson, legislative director for Environment California, said the coalition should help in future dealings over climate policy. "You don't get a victory like this and not have it ripple through," Jacobson said.

News Release | Environment California

Obama Administration Moves Clean Cars into the Fast Lane

Today the Obama administration announced that it was starting to develop new clean vehicle standards that could dramatically cut oil use and global warming pollution, as well as save billions for consumers at the gas pump.

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