New Bill To Tighten California’s 2030 GHG Target Draws ‘Job Killer’ Tag

Newly amended legislation to tighten California’s 2030 greenhouse gas-reduction target -- from 40 percent below 1990 levels to 55 percent -- in response to a call by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is drawing immediate attack from the California Chamber of Commerce, which has tagged it a “job killer” that will damage the state’s economy. “CalChamber supports climate change laws and regulations that are cost-effective, technology-neutral and promote the use of market-based strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said CalChamber President...