Valley residents, advocates speak up for sustainable communities
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) met last week to discuss progress of SB 375 implementation in the San Joaquin Valley, and while there was no action being taken, nearly twenty speakers addressed the Board.
Read moreValley counties take aim at their targets
A lot has changed over the past two years as the eight county governments in the San Joaquin Valley began work on their Sustainable Communities Strategies.
Read moreThe Art of Working Together: Highlights of 2012
As we reflect on the past year, we want to start by expressing our gratitude for all of the groups and individuals we work with. ClimatePlan came together as a cohort of eleven organizations working together with no paid staff, and faced a seemingly insurmountable task. Now we are a coalition of almost 50 partners with connections to dozens more. We’ve already accomplished so much together and with our collective movement strong and growing, we look forward to what we will do in the coming year.
Now, without further ado, and in no particular order, here are our Highlights of 2012. It’s been an action-packed year!
Read moreValley leaders gather this week to talk Sustainable Communities
Planning for sustainable communities continues to pick up momentum in the San Joaquin Valley, with the Valley’s Fall Policy Conference this week October 10th-12th, followed by a meeting of the Regional Policy Council.
Read moreGovernor advances cap and trade; blocks efforts to replace redevelopment
Yesterday was the last day for Governor Brown to sign or veto bills this year. Today, it’s clear that the Governor is holding the line on cap and trade – and not letting cities off the hook for redevelopment.
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