July 13, 2017 | Ben Bradford
California Governor Jerry Brown wants an extension of the state climate change program, “cap-and-trade.” He gave rare—and heated—testimony to state Senators about it on Thursday.
June 12, 2017 | Ben Adler | Ben Bradford
Despite California Gov. Jerry Brown’s ascension to the global stage in the fight against climate change, he’s far from universally admired by environmentalists here at home. But in a CapRadio interview, he defended his record as a necessary balance.
May 11, 2017 | Ben Bradford
Gov. Brown is likely to want to continue the state’s signature climate change-fighting program — cap-and-trade — past 2020, when it’s set to expire. He faces opposition from lawmakers but sees some support from business groups.
May 1, 2017 | Amy Quinton
California state Senate Democrats have proposed a major overhaul to the state’s key climate change program.
November 22, 2016 | Ben Bradford
California will receive more money for green energy projects. Revenue from its cap-and-trade program rebounded in November, after two dismal auctions earlier in the year.
August 18, 2016 | Amy Quinton
California lawmakers are discussing how to spend cap-and-trade auction proceeds that have been accumulating since the last fiscal year.
April 28, 2016 | Amy Quinton
California is considering allowing companies in its greenhouse gas reduction program to offset carbon emissions in exchange for added protection of tropical forests.
