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Rice Protocol – First Crop-Based Agriculture Offset in Landmark California...
By Robert ParkhurstYesterday the California Air Resources Board (CARB) launched a rulemaking process to develop a rice carbon offset protocol. EDF is excited about the development of this protocol –...
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More voices emerge in support of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
By Tim O'Connor In the past two weeks, California’s California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) received a heavy dose of positive news: strong support from major companies to develop cleaner...
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California’s Secret to Green Jobs and a Thriving Clean Economy? It’s Policy.
By Jorge Madrid California has a thriving clean economy. In fact, the Golden State boasted more green jobs in clean energy and transportation last year than the other top 4 states combined, according...
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California Leading the Way to Clean Energy Innovation While a Few Lag Behind...
By Erica Morehouse Climate pollution threatens the health of California’s families and the prosperity of our economy. Last November, California began a vitally important program that reduces climate...
View ArticleLinkage Approval Boosts Cap-and-Trade Momentum
By Erica MorehouseDon’t look now, but California’s cap-and-trade program is going global. With California Air Resources Board (CARB) approving linkage between California and Quebec’s cap-and-trade...
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California’s Cap-and-Trade Auction Investment Plan: Top 10 Reasons it’s a...
By Erica MorehouseCalifornia’s clean economy is dominated by industries like clean transportation, energy generation, and energy efficiency. So it comes as no surprise these areas were targeted for...
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California's Cap and Trade Program After Six Months: Three Reasons the...
By Emily ReynaSix months ago, California launched the largest economy-wide cap-and-trade program in the world, in what many have deemed a grand experiment. Many people watched nervously as the market...
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Full steam ahead: California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
By Tim O'Connor California’s 5th District Court of Appeals issued a tentative ruling yesterday in favor of California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) moving forward. The case is POET, LLC v....
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California: A National Leader in an International Trend
By Erica Morehouse California made history by implementing the US’ first economy-wide cap-and-trade program, holding its first auction in November 2012. Building on that success, the Golden State...
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Hopeful signs for U.S. and Chinese Cooperation on Climate Change
By Derek WalkerThe past week has offered a thrilling glimpse into the future for the millions of people around the U.S. and across the world who are yearning for real solutions to climate change. On...
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In Antarctica, an Up-Close Look at Climate Change
By EDF BlogsBy Eric Pooley, EDF Senior Vice President for Strategy and Communications (This post first appeared on Stanford Business, the Stamford Graduate School of Business' magazine) Source: Eric...
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Cap and Trade Needs Auctions like the Ocean Needs Whales
By Erica MorehouseSource: National Geographic Arguing that California’s cap-and-trade program doesn’t need to auction carbon allowances is like arguing that the ocean doesn’t need whales or that...
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A Blueprint to Point California Toward Strong Leadership on Global Climate...
By Steve SchwartzmanA key reason California has become a global leader on climate change is its ability to successfully adopt the Global Warming Solutions Act, the state’s climate law that uses...
View ArticleThe Future of Offsets Just Got Brighter
By Robert ParkhurstYesterday the California cap-and-trade program hit another milestone. The American Carbon Registry, an approved Offset Project Registry, issued the first compliance offset credits, a...
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California’s Refineries Data Yet Again Shows Climate Change Controls are Working
By Tim O'ConnorSome hope is on the horizon as more evidence shows the 12 biggest refineries in California are exploring and undertaking large energy efficiency improvements. A recently released ARB...
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Five in Five: How to Achieve AB 32’s Goals and Build a Healthier, More...
By Larissa KoehlerThe 5-year update to the 2008 AB 32 Scoping Plan is being met with great anticipation, since it will continue California's trajectory down a path toward a healthier environment and...
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AB 32’s Scoping Plan is a Tale of Two Energy Futures
By Tim O'ConnorFor a window into two vastly different visions of our state’s future, take a look at the comments filed last week as part of the AB 32 Scoping Plan update process. The 2008 Scoping Plan...
View ArticleAn Effective Carbon Market for a Stronger California
By Emily ReynaBy Emily Reyna and Katherine Hsia-Kiung Last Friday, California companies participated in the fourth cap-and-trade auction since the program’s historic opening in November 2012. The...
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California’s Latest Cap-and-Trade Auction Shows Staying Power, Sparks...
By Emily Reyna For those following cap and trade, today is another success for California’s economy and environment. The fourth auction came and went last Friday and the results published by the...
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Fueling the Future: Why Biodiesel is a Clear Choice for California
By Larissa KoehlerThe transportation sector accounts for 38% of California’s greenhouse gas emissions, the highest from any sector. And, as California’s fuel needs continue to rise, it’s becoming...
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