Lawmakers take step toward fulfilling state climate change goals

Chris Megerian | LA Times | Link to article

State lawmakers are preparing a sweeping package of bills that would fulfill several of Gov. Jerry Brown’s climate change objectives by increasing California’s reliance on renewable energy and alternative transportation fuels.

The proposals would also require state pension funds, the two largest public systems in the country, to divest from coal companies. And they would create an advisory committee aimed at turning energy policies into new jobs. (complete article)

 A new set of bills aimed at meeting Gov. Jerry Brown's climate change goals aim to increase California's reliance on renewable energy and alternative transportation fuels. (Bob Chamberlin, Los Angeles Times)


A new set of bills aimed at meeting Gov. Jerry Brown’s climate change goals aim to increase California’s reliance on renewable energy and alternative transportation fuels. (Bob Chamberlin, Los Angeles Times)