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1. Has California's Tri-Partite Statutory Structure Aimed at the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Warming, Linking Air Quality, Transportation, and Sustainable Land Use Through Regional and Local Planning, Been Successful?

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *ENVIRONMENTAL impact charges, *ENVIRONMENTAL protection, *AIR quality standards, *GOVERNMENT policy on climate change, *CARBON offsetting, *GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

The article highlights California's tri-partite statutory structure aimed at the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, linking air quality, transportation, and sustainable land use through regional and local planning. It examines laws to prevent global warming and greenhouse gas emissions by linking air quality, transportation, and sustainable land use1 through regional and local planning.

Published
2017

2. Urban Forests as Weapons Against Climate Change: Lessons From California's Global Warming Solutions Act.

Author

Raskin, Ellis

Subjects
*URBAN forestry laws, *URBAN forestry, *FORESTRY laws, *CARBON sequestration laws, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy
Abstract

The article discusses the importance of urban forests. Topics discussed include ecological, economic, social, and aesthetic benefits from California's investment in urban forests; California's Global Warming Solutions Act; impact of climate change on urban ecosystems; laws under which municipalities manage urban forests; and the role of urban forests in carbon-sequestration.

Published
2015

3. California's Climate Change Regulations -- Voluntary Offset Programs Upheld in Challenge by Advocacy Groups.

Author

Asimow, Michael

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT policy on climate change, *CLIMATE change laws, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *GREENHOUSE gases prevention
Abstract

The article offers information on the California's climate change regulations and also discusses a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction program of the state. Topics discussed include implementation to the Air Resources Board (ARB), capping and trade to secure permits for their emissions beyond prescribed levels, and legal and political attacks on cap and trade.

Published
2015

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