Advocates charge that California pollution regulators ignored their plea to end a program that they say discourages emissions ...

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The legislation will exempt a broad array of housing development and infrastructure projects from CEQA, a California environmental law dating back to 1970. Supporters say the move will help address ...

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California lawmakers approved changes this week to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), first passed in 1970 by then-California Governor Ronald Reagan, through a budget bill. This will ...

California lawmakers have approved two new bills that are expected to lead to a significant overhaul of the state’s landmark environmental protection law and jump-start the stagnated housing market ...

Despite the Trump Administration's dismantling of environmental protections, progress is still possible through faith and action, as evidenced by the actions of governors, mayors, and organizations ...

More than 50 groups faulted Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers for weakening environmental laws to boost housing and energy. SACRAMENTO, California — Dozens of conservation and environmental ...

Senate Bill 1137 establishes a 3,200-foot minimum distance between new oil wells and homes, schools, hospitals, parks and other places where people live, work and gather.

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Earlier this week, California lawmakers passed among the most sweeping reforms to the state’s environmental regulations in more than half a century. The measures were primarily intended to boost ...

In June, California Democrats rushed to significantly roll back the state’s landmark environmental law to clear the path for land development. Environmental justice advocates weren’t happy. Because of ...