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Jerry Brown will speak on climate change at Vatican event hosted Pope Francis
2015-07-09 19:06:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: "This unprecedented gathering of global leaders is a wake-up call to face up to the common threats of climate change and human exploitation," Brown said in a statement Thursday. "This is about the future of humanity and how we as human beings live and treat one another and the natural world around us." Brown, who once considered a life in the priesthood and spent years in a Jesuit seminary before dropping out, has traveled widely to urge stronger action against the advance of global warming. He...
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Jerry Brown aims to lead a climate change revolution
2015-07-09 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: Gov. Jerry Brown has been in Toronto at a climate change conference for the last couple of days. He is seeking new governmental partners to join a push to reduce the greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Right now, there are 17 states and provinces in the Western Hemisphere, Africa and Europe that have pledged to make significant progress toward curbing the planet-warming pollutants between now and 2050. In Toronto, Brown added Quebec to the list with Ontario hoping to follow. Washington...
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Gov. Jerry Brown signs climate pact w/ states, foreign provinces
2015-05-19 22:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mercury News: Hoping to build momentum for a stronger international climate change deal in December, Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed an agreement between California and 11 other U.S. states and foreign provinces to sharply limit emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050. "This global challenge requires bold action on the part of governments everywhere," Brown said. "It's time to be decisive. It's time to act." Under the U.S. Constitution, only the federal government can sign treaties with other countries....
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Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign new climate change agreement
2015-05-19 01:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: Gov. Jerry Brown will sign a new climate change agreement with "government leaders from around the world" on Tuesday, his office announced. The agreement comes three weeks after the governor ordered new targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in California. He's also been pushing for more renewable energy, lower gasoline consumption and better efficiency in older buildings. Even as Brown works to set a high bar for tackling climate change in California, he's been keenly aware of the need...
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Gov. Jerry Brown seeks fines of up to $10,000 a day for water wasters
2015-04-29 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: Gov. Jerry Brown wants to fine big water wasters up to $10,000 per day, one of two new efforts he announced Tuesday to battle California`s drought. The higher penalties would be a sharp increase from the current $500 maximum that local water districts can now impose on residents and businesses. The governor`s proposal, which must be negotiated with lawmakers, would also empower cities and counties to issue fines. Local governments would be able to enlist staff members to dish out warnings and...