Barton Thompson

Through Assembly Bill 1757, California's agencies, including California Natural Resources Agency , California Environmental Protection Agency, & more, joined hands with 40 partners to craft Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) climate targets for 2030, 2038, & 2045. These strides align with our mission for carbon neutrality by 2045, safeguarding Californians from the climate crisis. https://buff.ly/4b7vtIU

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Our current study on California's homeowners insurance market underlines the Commission's 2018 report on forest management which detailed how poor forest health increases the risk of severe wildfires and water quality degradation in Sierra Nevada watersheds. The Commission recommended a multipronged approach to restore and maintain forest health and resiliency. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bfkso2

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A new UCS study, Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience, shows that risks are growing to vital infrastructure and services that millions of people in coastal communities depend on as global sea levels rise in the coming decades. This will have wide-ranging implications for public health, safety, education, and well-being, and for coastal ecosystems and ways of life.

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In this week's Micheli Files article, I tackle the exciting legislative drafting topic of punctuation. :) Considering the numerous federal and state court decisions I have read the past three decades, punctuation can play an instrumental role in statutory construction and interpretation. Here is the link to my article in Capitol Weekly: https://lnkd.in/gxu5ZtZm

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💡 California Governor Newsom has proposed a two-year delay in the compliance deadlines for Senate Bills 253 and 261, pushing initial #emissions and climate-related financial risk reporting requirements to 2028. While the delay offers businesses more time to prepare, it faces opposition from key legislative figures. Working with a #transportation management provider can help ensure compliance with these evolving requirements. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Akla6E

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