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Electric Utilities are Essential to the Clean Energy Transition

Expert BlogUnited States, MidwestSheryl Carter, Dawone Robinson
Electric utilities will play a critical role in the clean energy transition as the primary investors, long-term system planners, and resource integrators of our electricity system, but they will need to double down, and they will need help. What they…

The Case for Retrofitting India's Auto-Rickshaws

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra
Auto-rickshaws, or the ubiquitous three-wheelers, are the dominant mode of public transport in medium and small cities in India, accounting for 42–76% of public transportation trips. Even in larger cities, auto-rickshaws still account for 8% of public transport. By 2030, India's extensive fleet…

CA Climate Bond Must Invest in Resilient Food & Farm Infrastructure

Expert BlogCaliforniaArohi Sharma, Lena Brook
Thanks to the leadership of Assemblymember Lori Wilson and her Climate-Resilient Farms, Sustainable Healthy Food Access, and Farmworker Protection Bond Act of 2024 (AB 408), the Assembly has a clear vision for how to reinvest in California's food and farming…

What's on the Horizon for California's MPA Petitions

Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaRobert Vergara

As state agencies begin their evaluation of the 20 petitions proposing changes to California's MPA network, it is crucial to strive for ambitious ocean conservation actions.

A New Pathway to a Western Grid

Expert BlogWest, Colorado, Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, WyomingKelsie Gomanie

Pathways Initiative approves two-step approach to create independent governance for a west-wide electricity market.

CTC Lets Flawed Yolo 80 Project Cut the Line

Expert BlogCalifornia, SacramentoCarter Rubin

CTC's $105M highway widening grant shows it has lost the plot when it comes to following Governor Newsom’s and the Legislature’s stated climate directives.

Reducing Water Loss Requires Upgrading Aging Ag Water Infrastructure

Expert BlogCaliforniaArohi Sharma
California’s ag sector will continue to struggle with unsustainable water use until it addresses broader inefficiencies across its aging water delivery system. Upgrades to California’s water delivery system, such as lining canals to reduce seepage, pressurizing water delivery pipes, installing…

An Opportunity to Reconnect Communities in CA

Expert BlogCalifornia, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Long BeachZak Accuardi
New state and federal funding is helping repair harm and reduce pollution in communities divided by roads and highways. California can do even more.

Investing in Clean Air for California

Expert BlogCalifornia, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Francisco, San Diego, SacramentoZak Accuardi, Ali Lehman

California leaders can transform the state's most-polluting transportation program into climate, freight, and community benefits by supporting AB 2535 (Bonta)