S3E43: Environmental Policy Breakdown with Paul Sousa

S3E43: Environmental Policy Breakdown with Paul Sousa This week, Allison Tristao interviews Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services & Regulatory Affairs for Western United Dairies. Paul explains some of the latest environmental policies and how they can affect our members. 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola of Ever.Ag 05:06 - Interview with Paul Sousa Paul covers an overview of: 05:40 - California Air Resources Board (ARB) – Truck Policy 08:38 - ARB and GHG reduction strategies. 12:03 - ARB is considering a reduction of the value of methane credits of dairy digesters. 12:56 - ARB is looking to implement enteric strategies 14:46 - North Coast - Member Update 16:47 - Central Valley - Conditional Use Permits may be in jeopardy 21:20 - CDFA Awarded 14 manure digester projects for $18.7 million and 27 alternative manure management projects for $18.9 million. If you have any questions regarding this episode, please reach out to Paul Sousa at [email protected] To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. Click Here to become a member!