Cap And Trade Debate Includes Controversial Proposals

An episode of the KQED's The California Report podcast, hosted by KQED, titled "Cap And Trade Debate Includes Controversial Proposals" was published on May 22, 2025 and runs 10 minutes.

May 22, 2025 ·10m · KQED's The California Report

Summary

Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an extension of the state's landmark climate program known as cap-and-trade. The program limits greenhouse gas emissions and raises money from polluters. And the governor has some controversial ideas for how to spend that money. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED The US senate is moving ahead with plans to block California’s electric vehicle mandate. Late Wednesday night, Republicans sidestepped the filibuster and voted using a simple majority to clear a path to revoke California’s unique clean air rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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