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California’s Electric Car Culture

The state has been pushing EVs for over thirty years, with huge progress in the past five years.

California has been a leader in clean cars — the result of a long history of regulatory efforts. Here’s how we got where we are, and what will need to happen going forward.

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The California Legislature Halftime Report

In a year defined by affordability and climate crises, several bills aimed to alleviate pressures on both fronts are advancing in the Legislature.

Here’s How the Palisades and Altadena Can Rebuild Better

In partnership with UCLA, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire-Safe Recovery has released its final recommendations.

Thoughts on AB 131

Overall a good bill, but the definition of natural and protected lands is inadequate

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New UCLA report “Power Struggle: California’s Electric Utility Ownership Dilemma” by Sylvie Ashford, Mohit Chhabra, and Ruthie Lazenby

The Emperor’s New Endangerment Theory (Part III)

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Trump’s Funniest Executive Orders

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