"Calif. Considers Sweeping Proposals To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions"

"Some of the world's most ambitious climate change legislation is currently under consideration in America. But the lawmakers in question aren't in D.C. — they're in Sacramento.

California lawmakers are intensely debating far-reaching goals to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

The bill contains three proposals: one to double energy efficiency in buildings, one to derive 50 percent of electricity from renewable sources and one head-turning proposal to cut petroleum use in vehicles by half — all in the next 15 years."

Pauline Bartolone reports for NPR's All Things Considered September 3, 2015.

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Source: NPR, 09/04/2015