California Assembly barely approves bill to cut GHG emissions 40% against 1990 levels by 2030

August 24, 2016 |

In California, the Assembly approved a Senate bill seeking to extend the climate change laws by ensuring a 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2030, compared to current legislation that requires achieving 1990 levels by 2020. The vote came following a hot debate and was only passed with a one-vote margin following heavy lobbying by both the oil industry and environmentalists. The governor has indicated that he will sign the bill if it passes the Senate, which is expected. He tried to include an extension of cap-and-trade in the bill but it wasn’t approved by legislators.

Category: Policy

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