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Trump's Resolutions Roll Back California's Environmental Protections

6/30/2025

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Trump Dismantles Protections

Donald Trump has taken a bold step by signing resolutions that dismantle California's environmental protections, including the controversial ban on new gas vehicles by 2035. This decision, seen as a favor to the fossil fuel industry, has sparked outrage. In retaliation, Governor Gavin Newsom is exploring new avenues to uphold California's emissions standards against federal pushback.

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Lawmakers Reform CEQA

California lawmakers are on the brink of a crucial vote on two bills that could reshape the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). By exempting numerous housing projects from extensive environmental reviews, these reforms aim to tackle the pressing housing crisis. However, environmentalists raise alarms about potential threats to public transparency and safety as the budget deadline looms.

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Trump Dismantles Protections

Donald Trump has taken a bold step by signing resolutions that dismantle California's environmental protections, including the controversial ban on new gas vehicles by 2035. This decision, seen as a favor to the fossil fuel industry, has sparked outrage. In retaliation, Governor Gavin Newsom is exploring new avenues to uphold California's emissions standards against federal pushback.

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