California lawmakers are rushing to extend the state’s landmark cap-and-trade climate program through 2045 amid opposition from unions and industry. Why now: There's a Wednesday deadline to introduce ...

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California legislative leaders in the wee hours of Wednesday morning reached an agreement with Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction program, known as cap and ...

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California’s signature climate program, cap-and-trade, is set to expire in 2030. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to extend the program to 2045, but critics say it needs reforms. Significant greenhouse gas ...

Washington’s cap-and-trade tax on fossil fuel has reached a record high, as the state threatens to overtake California for the distinction of having the highest gasoline prices in the country.

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are scrambling to finalize a last-minute deal that would extend the state’s landmark greenhouse ...