On Sept. 8, California Gov. Edmond Brown signed legislation strengthening the state’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The bills, SB 32 and AB 197, require the state to cut emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and invest in communities hardest hit by climate change.
“Climate change is real, and knowing that, California is taking action,” Brown said. “SB 32 and AB 197 are far-reaching moves that continue California on its path of vast innovation and environmental resilience.”
The law established by SB 32 builds on GHG reduction goals set by the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, or AB 32, which aimed to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. According to the governor’s office, the new 2030 requirement contained in SB 32 will help make it possible to reach the ultimate goal of reducing emission 80 percent under 1990 levels by 2050. Read the full Ethanol Producer Magazine article here.