SACRAMENTO – Despite the challenges posed by a global pandemic and unprecedented heat and wildfires, 2020 was another record year for California Climate Investments with more than $3.1 billion invested in more than 51,000 projects across California’s 58 counties.
SAN FRANCISCO – April 15 – Carbon Mapper, a new nonprofit organization, and its partners - the State of California, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA JPL), Planet, the University of Arizona, Arizona State University (ASU), High Tide Foundation and RMI - today announced a pioneering program to help improve understanding of and accelerate reductions in global methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board reached a settlement agreement with Gemini Coatings, Inc. of Oklahoma for $145,000 for violations of the consumer products regulations that set limits for smog-forming compounds.
SACRAMENTO – In response to strong demand for electric vehicles, the California Air Resources Board expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days.
SACRAMENTO – CARB Executive Officer Richard W. Corey recently announced the appointment of Rajinder Sahota as the new Deputy Executive Officer of Climate Change and Research. In her new role, Sahota will continue to help lead CARB’s climate change programs while assuming additional responsibilities in the Research Division and working with the Executive team to support strengthening collaboration throughout the agency.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced a $409,000 settlement with Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas for selling private label “hair finishing spray” that violated state air quality regulations. The product was manufactured by Canada-based Apollo Health and Beauty Care, Inc., specifically for Walmart.
SACRAMENTO – Today the California Air Resources Board adopted its Triennial Strategic Research Plan. The plan serves as a roadmap for research planning for fiscal years 2021-2024, and ensures that CARB’s research portfolio addresses policy and program needs.
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Air Resources Board adopted amendments to several Consumer Products Program regulations that will help California attain federal ozone standards, and reduce public exposure to air toxics.
SACRAMENTO – The California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Air Resources Board
SACRAMENTO – California’s relentless fight for clean air continues as the California Air Resources Board approved the addition of three new disadvantaged communities to the Community Air Protection Program. These diverse, urban and rural areas will be able to put into practice lessons learned in the community approach developed under AB 617 over the past three years.