Tag: Climate Change
CalChamber Adds Threat to State Oil/Gas Employment to Job Killer List
Legislation threatening state oil and gas development operations and employment in related industries has been added to the job killer list.
SB 1137 (Lena Gonzalez;...
CalChamber Tags Rushed Climate Change Bill a Job Killer
The California Chamber of Commerce has labeled a last-minute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction proposal a job killer.
The bill, AB 2133 (Quirk; D-Hayward), was...
CalChamber Tags AB 2133 a Job Killer
The CalChamber today tagged AB 2133 (Quirk; D-Hayward) as a job killer based on August 23, 2022 amendments.
“CalChamber supports climate change laws and regulations...
CalChamber Hosts Reception for Japanese Ambassador and Delegation
On Monday, March 21 the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a reception for the Japanese Ambassador to the United States.
Ambassador Koji Tomita was accompanied...
CalChamber Halts Limit on Climate Technology Innovation
Legislation that would have limited technological development and hurt the state’s ability to meet its carbon neutrality goals failed to move out of Senate...
Partnership Key to Reliable Power Grid
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, and California Independent System Operator President and CEO...
Water Supply and Drought Are Now Californians’ Top Environmental Concern
When asked to name the most important environmental issue facing the state today, Californians are most likely to mention water supply and drought—a shift...
Governor Proposes $5.1B Water, Drought Infrastructure Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday unveiled a $5.1 billion plan for California's water infrastructure, drought response and preparations for a "climate resilient system." In addition...
A New Year, A New Deal: The UK’s Future Relationship with California
Following are observations on future United Kingdom-California relations by Joe White, Tech Envoy to the United States and British Consul General San Francisco; and...
What to Expect from Biden Administration on Asia Pacific Trade Matters
A shift back toward coalition building in trade discussions will be the major outcome under a new administration, a longtime trade specialist told the...
Similar Positions in Tech Revolution Inspire Climate Actions for a Sustainable Future
A View from Germany
The following responses to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Consul General Stefan Schneider, Consulate General of...
Amendments Put Balance in Former Job Killer Bill
Legislation that began as a targeted mandate increasing transportation costs has been amended at the urging of the California Chamber of Commerce and its...
Air Board’s Plan to Raise Fees Threatens Our Economy and Climate Goals
California produces just 1 percent of atmospheric carbon emissions, yet global leaders and activists care about California regulations. Why is this?
It’s the same reason...
CalChamber Welcomes Leah B. Silverthorn to Policy Team
Leah B. Silverthorn, an experienced environmental litigator, joined the California Chamber of Commerce policy team on May 14. As a policy advocate Silverthorn will...
Governor to Sign CalChamber-Supported Cap-and-Trade Program Extension
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today will sign AB 398 (E. Garcia; D-Coachella), which will extend the cap-and-trade program, providing the least costly path...
Cap-and-Trade Deal Also Cut Taxes
As part of a comprehensive, bipartisan solution implementing the state’s ambitious climate change goals, the legislation that extended the cap-and-trade program also included several...
Legislature Approves Cap-and-Trade Extension
With strong support from the California Chamber of Commerce and the business community, the Legislature yesterday approved AB 398 (E. Garcia; D-Coachella), which will...
Legislature to Vote Today on Extending Cap-and-Trade Program
CalChamber Issues Call to Action
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses to contact their legislators to express strong support for AB 398 (E....
CalChamber Supports Legislation Extending Cap-and-Trade Program
The California Chamber of Commerce is asking legislators to approve AB 398 (E. Garcia; D-Coachella), which will extend California’s cap-and-trade program and provide the...
CalChamber Announces Position on Cap and Trade Legislation
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today announced its support position on AB 398 (E. Garcia; D-Coachella).
“The balanced, well-designed cap and trade program...