Climate Change & Environment
Governor Brown Signs Bill to Help Protect and Preserve California’s Coast
SACRAMENTO - As tens of thousands gather across the state for California Coastal Cleanup Day, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed AB 754 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), which gives taxpayers the opportunity to support coastal...
read morePhoto Release: Governor Brown, Business Leaders Highlight California’s Commitment to Electric Vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined dozens of California business, automotive, consumer, technology and utility leaders to discuss public and private sector efforts to expand the state's electric vehicle market. "This is mainstream America, in...
read morePhoto Release: Governor Brown Expands Partnership with China to Combat Climate Change
SACRAMENTO - Building on California's growing relationship with China, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined China's top climate official, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman Xie Zhenhua, to sign a first-of-its-kind agreement on climate...
read moreGovernor Brown and Governor Sandoval Issue Joint Proclamation at Lake Tahoe Summit
INCLINE VILLAGE, NV - Committing to continued partnership with the State of Nevada, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a joint proclamation with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval prior to today’s 17th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit to boost cooperation on wildfire protection...
read moreGovernor Brown Issues Statement on President Obama’s Action on Climate Change
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement on President Obama’s climate change plan: “The President's action plan to reduce greenhouse gases is absolutely essential,” said Governor Brown. “California stands ready to do its part to...
read morePhoto Release: Governor Brown Meets With Chinese Consul General Qiu Shaofang and Governor of Jiangsu Province Li Xueyong
SAN FRANCISCO - Working to further bolster California’s relationship with China, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today met with Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles, Qiu Shaofang, and Governor of Jiangsu Province, Li Xueyong. Today’s talks...
read morePhoto Release: Governor Brown Meets with Osaka Governor Ichiro Matsui
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today met with Osaka Governor Ichiro Matsui in Sacramento, signing an agreement to further strengthen California’s relationship with its sister-state in Japan. The leaders discussed trade, investment, tourism and education and...
read morePhoto Release: Governor Brown Meets with Chinese Consul General Yuan Nansheng
SACRAMENTO - On the heels of last weekend’s meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today met with Consul General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco, Yuan Nansheng. The meeting builds on the...
read morePhoto Release: Governor Brown Meets with President Xi of the People’s Republic of China
INDIAN WELLS - Building on California's close ties with China, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today met with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China. The meeting, which lasted more than 40 minutes, covered an array of topics, including bilateral...
read moreGovernor Brown Issues Statement on Permanent Closure of San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding Southern California Edison’s decision to permanently shut down the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. "Since San Onofre nuclear power plant went offline last year, energy...
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