"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. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"California Passes Bill to Divest Largest Pension Funds from Coal" (InsideClimate News) [3]