SACRAMENTO – A report released today for 2022 greenhouse gas emissions shows a drop across most sectors that is the equivalent of removing more than 2.2 million gasoline-powered cars off California’s roads for one year.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced the launch of a new $242 million effort, the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP), which will prioritize low-income Californians who need grants and loan assistance to get a zero-emission vehicle.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is launching a new program to enhance air quality monitoring across the state, with a heavy focus on communities where residents live near multiple sources of pollution.
SACRAMENTO – California is launching a new statewide funding program that will put 1,000 new, zero-emission school buses on the road, furthering the state’s lead in having the most clean buses in the nation.
“California is showing the nation and the world how to move from ambition to action,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom. “This is yet another record state investment that puts the health of our kids and communities first – replacing 1,000 older polluting school buses with clean buses.”
SACRAMENTO – Today at noon (PDT), California and Quebec released the results of the 40th joint cap-and-trade auction of carbon allowances from both jurisdictions. The final numbers include sales figures and settlement prices for Current Vintage (2019, 2021 & 2024) and Advanced Vintage (2027).
Number offered: 51,179,715
Number sold: 51,179,715
Settlement price: $30.24
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) finalized a settlement with McWane, Inc., doing business as AB&I Foundry, of East Oakland, Calif., to resolve nuisance odors and permit violations stemming from its operations.
RIVERSIDE – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today passed a new regulation that will phase out the operation of large spark-ignited (LSI) forklifts in California and spur the use of zero-emissions alternatives. LSI forklifts are a source of criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases, particularly in parts of the state that continue to exceed federal ozone standards.
SACRAMENTO – A newly launched online portal makes key information about California Climate Investments easy to access to learn more about funding opportunities, see funding success stories and provide a one-stop shop for implementation partners. The investments program largely benefits the state’s disadvantaged and low-income communities and spurs greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board today announced the launch of an interactive, statewide map that offers a one-stop-shop for information about the location and services available at Clean Air Centers, where communities can seek refuge during times of poor air quality, including periods of intense wildfire smoke.