California Extends Landmark Cap And Trade Legislation
In the era of Trump, California continues its leadership on climate change and protecting the environment.
Lawmakers in California voted Monday to extend the state’s landmark cap and trade program through 2030.
Democrats in California have a supermajority in both the state Assembly and state Senate handed Governor Jerry Brown a major victory with the legislation. Brown, who is serving his fourth term as Governor of California, pushed aggressively for extending the state’s cap and trade program.
The extension of the program is another example of California’s eagerness to lead the battle against climate change in the Trump era.
The Trump administration has worked to dismantle much of President Obama’s climate legacy.
It also serves as a significant example of California’s willingness to fight climate change while the Trump administration and congressional Republicans work to dismantle Obama-era climate policies. Most notably, Donald Trump announced his intention to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord.
“Californians understand that we can’t truly have a healthy economy that’s built to last without taking meaningful steps to protect public health and preserve a livable environment,” Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D) said in a statement.
“This deal strikes that balance and shows once again California is more than ready to step up and lead where Washington will not,” he said.
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