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Forests and the Adaptive Management Plan for the California Cap-and-Trade Regulation PDF

On October 10, 2011, the California Air Resources Board released a draft plan for managing any adverse impacts to forests which might occur as a result of forest offset projects associated with the California cap-and-trade rule.  The key elements of the plan include identifying relevant sources of forest data, analyzing the data to determine if an adverse impact is caused by the cap-and-trade program, identifying potential actions to remedy the impact, and a commitment by ARB to take action.

Continued development of the California Cap-and-Trade Rule PDF

The State of California continues implementing and developing a suite of innovative climate policies including a Renewable Portfolio Standard, a Regional Planning and Smart Growth program, and a Low Carbon Fuel Standard.  A cap-and-trade rule will supplement these efforts and is expected to begin in 2013.

Policy Brief: The Economic Toll of Global Warming is Real - and Growing PDF

President Obama has stressed the urgency of cap and trade program implementation to help stabilize our climate. Unfortunately, the cost of inaction is growing daily. Global warming is draining our economy, and the damage of global warming is growing more deadly. Legislation is needed immediately to benefit our economy and our future.