Environmental Working Group – California Globe

Bill to Ban Paraquat Herbicide Moves Into Assembly Committee

April 8, 2024 12:21 pmApril 8, 2024 12:21 pm

A bill to ban the use of the herbicide Paraquat will face its first Assembly Committee challenge later this month. Assembly Bill 1963 authored by Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), would make unlawful the use of a pesticide, or the manufacture, sale,...

CPUC Votes To Extend Life Of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Through 2030

December 15, 2023 11:57 amDecember 15, 2023 11:57 am

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant t0 2030 on Thursday, passing one of the final hurdles to guarantee to keep the plant operating throughout the decade amidst continued environmental...

Gavin Newsom Approves Skittles Ban While Rampant Crime and Drugs Take Over CA Cities

October 11, 2023 2:30 amOctober 11, 2023 2:31 am

While crime, drug abuse, smash-and-grab crimes and homeless vagrants are taking over California’s once beautiful cities, Governor Gavin Newsom deemed banning Skittles more important. California’s politicians just can’t get the big things right. Skittles bad. Yet, Gov. Newsom forced lockdowns...

Bill To Ban Five Common Food Additives Passes Assembly

May 16, 2023 2:30 amMay 16, 2023 2:31 am

A bill that would ban five common food additives in California, including those commonly found in some candies, was passed by the Assembly on Monday, moving the bill to the Senate. Assembly Bill 418, authored by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland...

Bill To Ban Five Common Food Additives Passed In Assembly Health Committee 12-1

April 12, 2023 1:15 pmApril 12, 2023 1:15 pm

A bill to ban five common food additives in California, including those commonly found in some candies, was approved by the Assembly Health Committee in a 12-1 vote on Tuesday, overcoming the first major voting hurdle. Assembly Bill 418, authored...

CPUC Proposes Reduction in Discounted Energy Bills For Solar Customers

December 13, 2021 3:46 pmDecember 15, 2021 3:41 pm

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) sent in a reform proposal on Monday to reduce the energy bill discounts for people who install solar panels and storage systems. The current law has been in the books since 1995. That year,...

Cosmetics Chemical Banning Bill Passed in Committee

May 15, 2020 2:46 pm

On Thursday, the Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials passed Assembly Bill 2762, a bill that would ban 12 chemicals from being used in cosmetics in California. AB 2762, authored by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), would shift the...