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US Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote

Today’s decision could upend California’s phaseout of gas-powered cars and diesel trucks, and its battle against air pollution. California plans to sue, saying it's an unlawful act.

The Sacramento Bee on MSN · 17h

Congress blocks California’s EV mandate. What does that mean for climate goals?

The governor did not give any indication he would back down from implementing the state’s ambitious climate agenda, even as Trump and congressional Republicans work to foil it. Newsom called it “a big day for Big Oil” and said the state will sue over Congress’ move to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify EPA-granted waivers.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Senate nullifies California’s electric vehicle mandate, using fast-track authority to bypass filibuster

The Republican-led Senate on Thursday overturned several key Biden-era waivers allowing California to set its own vehicle emissions, a major blow to that state’s effort to regulate pollution from cars and trucks that could have broad environmental impacts for the rest of the country.

Santa Monica is Second dirtiest beach in California

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 1d

Here are California’s dirtiest beaches. Take a look before you take a dip

Heal the Bay has released its annual report card on California beaches. The dirtiest include one in L.A. County and four in San Diego County.

Yahoo · 1d

10 Most (and Least) Polluted Beaches in California

But before they pack the chairs and umbrellas, they might take a glance at Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card – the yearly rating system, which just dropped, scoring the most and least polluted beaches on the west coast.

KFI AM 640 on MSN · 17h

Santa Monica Pier Beach Ranks Among California's Dirtiest

Santa Monica Pier ranks as California's second dirtiest beach due to water quality issues, despite city efforts. Heal the Bay's report highlights bacterial pollution risks and advises caution. The city collaborates with Heal the Bay to improve conditions.

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California lawmakers reject hundreds of bills in rapid-fire hearings

In a secretive rapid-fire process Friday, the lawmakers rapidly dispatched bills that would cost the state money – everything ...

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Board stops California toxic waste regulators from weakening a hazardous waste rule

She believes her family’s health issues are linked to pollution from the nearby site. So when she heard that California environmental regulators wanted to weaken hazardous waste disposal rules ...

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California’s Leaders Take Action to Save Lives, Lower Costs for Millions Impacted by Deadly Tailpipe Pollution

California leaders announced the impending filing of legal action and resolved to keep protecting the health and safety of Californians.

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Critics Warn SB 607 Guts Landmark Environmental Law in California

Opponents of SB 607 argue that the bill would gut California's landmark environmental law, the California Environmental ...

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Should California’s climate budget pay for high speed rail and firefighters? Newsom’s new plan triggers fiery debate

Newsom wants to allocate half of funds from the landmark cap and trade program to high speed rail and firefighting — leaving ...

With its climate progress under assault, California takes up a multipronged defense

California has the tools, means and desire to fight back against Trump's environmental actions, including through lawsuits ...

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California’s VMT Problem: How Flawed Data Blocks Climate-Friendly Housing

California's flawed VMT modeling framework is undermining its goal of aligning housing with climate goals, and the state ...

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