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As Seen on TV: Big Oil’s Dystopian View of California’s Climate Agenda

A $5 million prime-time ad campaign is aimed at climate policies the industry claims make life miserable for Californians.

Capital & Main · Aug 27, 2024

Oil and Gas Lobbying Threatens California’s Game-Changing Climate Bills

Legislation aims to shine a light on corporate climate pollution and carbon offsets.

Capital & Main · Jun 26, 2023

California Gov. Newsom hails new price gouging law: "California took on Big Oil and won"

"We proved we can actually beat big oil," Newsom said during a signing ceremony in the state Capitol today.

Axios · Mar 29, 2023

Newsom to call special legislative session over gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will call a special session of the state Legislature to pass a new tax on oil companies

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

Amid fight with oil industry, Newsom makes a last-minute pitch to harden California's climate goals

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom this week urged California lawmakers to harden the state's climate and energy goals, releasing a five-point legislative plan that promises to intensify the governor's clash with the state's powerful, billion-dollar oil industry.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022

California cities ban new gas stations in battle to combat climate change

LOS ANGELES — Without realizing they were starting a movement in green energy policy, leaders of a small Sonoma Valley city seem to have done just that when they questioned the approval process for a new gas station — eventually halting its development and others in the future.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 12, 2022