SACRAMENTO - Today California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Nichols issued the following statement on Quebec's adoption of its cap-and-trade program.

"Quebec's adoption of its cap and trade program marks another step forward in the establishment of a comprehensive climate program under the Western Climate Initiative. It's a great example of provinces and states moving forward despite a lack of action at the national level. California looks forward to linking up with Quebec and moving forward together to address the growing danger of climate change."

To read Quebec's announcement go here: http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/communiques_en/2011/c20111215-carbonmarket.htm (http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/communiques_en/2011/c20111215-carbonmarket.htm).