Rachel Becker | Piedmont Exedra

climate change

Worried about wildfires, Californians ready to spend, vote to fight climate change

By Rachel Becker | CALmatters | July 29, 2019

Californians want the state to lead the world in fighting climate change, according to a new poll -- and many are ready to tackle the problem on the road, at the ballot box, and even with their pocketbooks.

climate change

California’s emissions deal with automakers dodges Trump EPA plan to gut rules

By Rachel Becker | CALmatters | July 25, 2019

California made its own tailpipe emissions deal with four major carmakers, ignoring threats to roll back Obama-era vehicle standards.

climate change

Trump administration says no new talks with California on car rules

By Rachel Becker | CALmatters | June 7, 2019

Automakers backed Obama-era rules on car emissions and gas mileage, then asked President Trump to change them. Now the companies fear a long Washington-California court fight.