“Climate bond” moving through Legislature, could be one of largest environmental measures ever put before voters
Massive forest fires. Deadly floods. Record heat waves. Historic droughts.
Two similar bills are moving forward in the Legislature, with broad support from the Democratic majority and Gov. Gavin Newsom. The New York measure, endorsed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, will fund a wide variety of projects. Among them: flood control to address rising sea levels in areas like New York City and Long Island Sound; renewable energy; expanded parks, farmland and open space preservation; and other efforts, including purchasing zero-emission school buses and opening urban cooling centers during heat waves.
Wind turbines stand in fields near Palm Springs, Calif, March 22, 2023. Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday, March 27, 2023. Ashley Landis/Associated PressIn March 2020, Proposition 13, a bond measure that would have raised $15 billion for preschools, K-12 schools, community colleges and state universities, was rejected by voters, 55-45%.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
When will the Legislature vote on California reparations?Following public outcry for police reform after the 2020 murder of George Floyd, communities are reconsidering deploying law enforcement during times of personal crises. 📝 lynnlaaa 📸 Rahul Lal, Sipa USA via Reuters
Baca lebih lajut »
California strikes huge deal unlocking billions for health careMonths of negotiations among the state’s top health care players have ended in a plan to pump billions into Medicaid and struggling hospitals.
Baca lebih lajut »
Vietnam to get billions for climate change while jailing environmentalistsVietnam has arrested a leading environmental activist just months after it received billions of dollars of international aid to tackle climate change, partly on the condition that the government involve grassroots activists in the effort.
Baca lebih lajut »
California leaders should be slashing fossil fuel subsidies instead of the climate budgetInstead of cutting key climate programs to address California's budget deficit, environmental advocates want to slash fossil fuel subsidies.
Baca lebih lajut »
MT Climate Trial Plaintiff: “Climate Change Has Impacted My Ability to Breathe”Personal stories were spotlighted over the last week in the first-ever constitutional climate trial in the U.S.
Baca lebih lajut »
Philadelphia teachers, officials press Pa. legislature on funding for school building improvementsPhiladelphia teachers are once again calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to do something to help fix, repair and update aging buildings in the district. Legislation is working its way through the house, but teachers say funding is needed now.
Baca lebih lajut »