BIG WIN FOR BIG OIL IN CA
Gov. Jerry Brown, legislative leaders vow to intensify climate change fight amid setback
Judy Lin, September 10, 2015 (AP via Minneapolis Star Tribune)
“California will continue to lead the fight in curbing greenhouse gas emissions for the sake of future generations, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats said as they scaled back an ambitious climate change proposal amid opposition from oil interests…Democrats dropped a key mandate to cut California's petroleum use by 50 percent in 15 years…Brown, a Democrat who has made climate change the centerpiece of his final tenure, said state regulators will announce toughened reporting rules on low-carbon fuel standards as early as next week…Brown and Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, a Los Angeles Democrat, had pushed a far-reaching proposal to cut petroleum use by half, boost renewable-electricity use to 50 percent and double energy efficiency in existing buildings. They were forced to drop the mandate to cut oil use from their proposal, SB350, amid fierce opposition from business groups and oil companies that viewed it as a direct attack to their bottom line…” click here for more
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