Sustainable freight
Streamlining Permitting and Regulatory Processes for Sustainable Freight Projects
New Berkeley Law report for the Governor’s Office details policies to speed up the transition to sustainable freight in California
A new report from UC Berkeley School of Law, Streamlining Sustainability, outlines a set of policy reforms and other measures California leaders can enact at the state and local level to increase the sustainability and efficiency of the state’s freight system. Freight is responsible for hundreds of thousands of jobs in California and feeds commerce …
Continue reading “Streamlining Permitting and Regulatory Processes for Sustainable Freight Projects”
CONTINUE READINGNew Report Shows How California’s Freight System Can Achieve Sustainability Goals
Berkeley Law report stems from two-day discussion with state regulators, industry and environmental groups
California’s freight system is massive. Nearly 1/3 of all jobs in the state are in freight-related fields, and nearly 40% of all cargo moved throughout the United States enters or originates in California. The state’s seaports, airports, international border crossings and thousands of miles of rails and roads are integral to not just the state …
Continue reading “New Report Shows How California’s Freight System Can Achieve Sustainability Goals”
CONTINUE READINGAchieving Sustainable Freight in California — Free Webinar On Law & Policy Solutions
Berkeley Law event on Thursday, March 29, 10-11am will feature new report from a recent symposium
California’s freight system contributes to one-third of the state’s economy. But it is also responsible for some of its most significant emissions challenges, including toxic air pollution and greenhouse gases. To discuss solutions, the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) at UC Berkeley Law is hosting a free webinar this Thursday at 10am …
CONTINUE READINGJoin Our Mailing List
Climate policy is changing rapidly. Stay in the loop with expert analysis via email Monday - Friday.
