Democrats In California Legislature Cap 'Watershed Year' On Climate

CBS San Francisco

September 2, 2022

Tougher clean energy goals, a ban on new oil and gas wells near homes and schools, and establishing guidelines for capturing carbon and storing it underground are among the climate proposals California Democrats advanced in the final days of the legislative session.

Taken together, along with tens of billions in budget money for climate proposals, the policies marked one of the state's most groundbreaking years for climate action, some advocates said.

"This was a watershed year on climate action," said Mary Creasman, chief executive officer for California Environmental Voters.

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