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Tesla’s Trajectory

What do recent developments teach us about the world?

Recent news about Tesla sheds light on the company’s future, the global EV market, crony capitalism, not to mention the state of American democracy. It may also say something about Elon Musk’s role in the company. That’s a lot of information wrapped up in Tesla’s stock prices and related developments. Overall, this is good news for the environment but bad news for democracy.

Why Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory Could Be Bad For The Environment, Compared To A California Site

Electric vehicle pioneer to announce its siting decision today

Some California environmentalists may be celebrating now that Tesla has apparently decided to build its $5 billion “gigafactory” in Nevada instead of California. Lawmakers here had toyed with the idea of weakening the state’s signature environmental law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to help expedite review on the factory and therefore encourage Tesla to …

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California’s Flawed Approach to Electric Vehicle Public Charging

Legal settlement to commit $100 million to new charging stations has not been effective

Back in 2000, rolling blackouts descended upon California and eventually cost Governor Gray Davis his job. The crisis was caused by deviant corporate behavior, and one of the companies involved, NRG, finally settled with the state in 2012 for damages related to its conduct. But instead of being punished, the California Public Utilities Commission allowed …

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Guest Blogger Ken Alex: An EV in Every Garage

Ken Alex is a Senior Advisor to Governor Jerry Brown and the Director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The views expressed in this blog post are his own. Four years ago, the number of electric vehicles on California roads was pretty close to zero. At the end of this year, it will …

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Huge Snub for Big Oil at the Supreme Court

Oil companies failed to persuade the justices to shield them from the growing number of state lawsuits seeking damages for the harms caused by climate change.

Climate Takeaways from Newsom’s Budget Proposal

The Governor’s proposed 2025-26 budget would tap the recent voter-approved climate bond and seek new emergency funds.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Trump: Looking Ahead to 2025

Before even taking office, Trump has confirmed that “normality” is out the window.

Test Your Knowledge of Climate Law

How much do you really know about the law relating to climate change?

Trading more LNG exports for more electricity transmission?

Recent Department of Energy report indicates that the trade may be worth it

A Crisis in Climate Communications

Deadly windstorms, wildfires, and hurricanes constitute something more horrific than just “climate change.”

Government by Reconciliation

The reconciliation process avoids the risk of a Senate filibuster. But it comes wth procedural and political complications.

LA Fires and the Climate Connection

New UCLA research connects the dots between the climate crisis and the supercharged LA wildfires. “Hydroclimate whiplash” means worse floods, droughts, and fires.

Tesla

What do recent developments teach us about the world?

Electric vehicle pioneer to announce its siting decision today

Legal settlement to commit $100 million to new charging stations has not been effective

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A Q&A with Catherine McKenna, who led the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Entities.

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A 2024 study falls fall short in shedding light on the impacts of NEPA litigation

A Force in the CEQA World

Will OYGBIV Follow?

His climate actions will resonate far into the future.

Last year, international negotiations continued to disappoint on global climate policy, forests, and finance. This year, subnational governments must continue to lead.

The Governor’s proposed 2025-26 budget would tap the recent voter-approved climate bond and seek new emergency funds.

Oil companies failed to persuade the justices to shield them from the growing number of state lawsuits seeking damages for the harms caused by climate change.

The Governor’s proposed 2025-26 budget would tap the recent voter-approved climate bond and seek new emergency funds.

Before even taking office, Trump has confirmed that “normality” is out the window.

How much do you really know about the law relating to climate change?

Recent Department of Energy report indicates that the trade may be worth it

Deadly windstorms, wildfires, and hurricanes constitute something more horrific than just “climate change.”

The reconciliation process avoids the risk of a Senate filibuster. But it comes wth procedural and political complications.

New UCLA research connects the dots between the climate crisis and the supercharged LA wildfires. “Hydroclimate whiplash” means worse floods, droughts, and fires.

Wildfire policy and the tragic fires in Southern California?

Will OYGBIV Follow?