What does it take to turn an ambitious climate proposal into lasting policy? Science, compromise, and apparently a few cigars.
Twenty years ago, then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 32, California’s landmark climate law. At a recent anniversary event hosted by the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the Climate Action Reserve, the leaders behind AB 32 reflected on how evidence-based research, bipartisan collaboration, and persistence helped the legislation overcome political and economic opposition.
Today, California’s carbon dioxide emissions have fallen 28% from their 2004 peak, and the framework also inspired climate action and innovation across the nation.
Read how unlikely partnerships turned a bold vision into consequential policy: priceschool.usc.edu/news/arnold-sc…
Twenty years ago, then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 32, California’s landmark climate law. At a recent anniversary event hosted by the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the Climate Action Reserve, the leaders behind AB 32 reflected on how evidence-based research, bipartisan collaboration, and persistence helped the legislation overcome political and economic opposition.
Today, California’s carbon dioxide emissions have fallen 28% from their 2004 peak, and the framework also inspired climate action and innovation across the nation.
Read how unlikely partnerships turned a bold vision into consequential policy: priceschool.usc.edu/news/arnold-sc…
