California
Gov. Newsom ratifies emissions law that impacts 5,300 California companies
The legislation will require corporations operating in the state to disclose Scope 3 emissions by 2027. Read More
How a more inclusive marketplace can promote low-carbon growth
Developing sector-based benchmarks for issuing carbon credits would open markets to emerging companies and mark significant progress toward Paris Agreement goals. Read More
Vehicle-to-grid pilots soar, but where will they land?
Bidirectional charging is needed for a stable grid, but its ability to scale is trapped in the pilot stage. Read More
California: It’s time for all big businesses to report on climate
Proposed legislation would require disclosures of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by both private and public companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue that do business in California. Read More
Who will build California’s EV charging stations and why it matters
Labor and environmentalists seek skill standards to ensure safety, high road jobs. Read More
First solar canal project is a win for water, energy, air and climate in California
Covering all 4,000 miles of the state's canals with solar panels would save more than 65 billion gallons of water annually by reducing evaporation, one study showed. Read More
A systems approach to electrifying existing buildings
Lessons from a regional multi-stakeholder assessment for electrifying homes in California's San Mateo County. Read More
Can California’s cap and trade address environmental justice?
Pollution, poverty and race collide in many other disadvantaged communities across California — and the country — and some argue that the state’s climate policies haven’t helped. Read More
As crises collide, can California meet its climate goals?
Inside the Golden State's golden opportunity to thrive in a warming world. Read More
Time, billions of dollars and commitment: ingredients to restore California's forests
Of the 20 million acres the U.S. Forest Service manages in California, up to 9 million acres need to be restored. Read More