- Gavin Newsom and Hiram Johnson are related to ongoing political reform issues in California.
- Gavin Newsom and Jerry Brown shaped state procurement laws.
- Succession of gubernatorial leadership in California involving Gavin Newsom and Jerry Brown.
Newsom Inherits Major Environmental Programs from Brown and Schwarzenegger
What happened
When Gavin Newsom took office in January 2019, he inherited major environmental programs from Jerry Brown and Arnold Schwarzenegger. These initiatives included bold greenhouse gas reduction targets and the nation-leading cap-and-invest program, which requires large polluters to pay for their emissions.
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Why it matters
The inherited programs force large polluters to pay for their emissions, and these policies have been associated with power blackouts, refinery closures, and surging gasoline prices in California. Experts note that Newsom's environmental legacy could potentially shape the national agenda.
Gavin Newsom and Jerry Brown have shaped state procurement laws, and the succession of gubernatorial leadership in California involves both leaders.
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Who's involved
- Gavin NewsomGovernor of California who inherited the environmental programs
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerFormer governor whose environmental programs were inherited by Newsom
- Jerry BrownFormer governor whose policy precedents Newsom built upon
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ConocoPhillipsSpeculative
ConocoPhillips might see reduced demand for fuel products due to the push beyond fossil fuels.
- Southern California EdisonSpeculative
Southern California Edison might face increased costs for grid upgrades driven by increased electric vehicle adoption.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Newsom's inherited mandates reinforce CARB's emissions authorityCARB's core regulatory authority is reinforced by inherited climate mandatesAlready happening
- Inherited climate goals may force CPUC to overhaul utility regulationsThe CPUC may face strong pressure to align utility rates with aggressive climate goals.Likely
- Newsom's green mandates may increase operational costs for Southern California EdisonSouthern California Edison may face increased operational costs due to aggressive climate mandatesLikely
- California's environmental mandates may raise costs for Los AngelesAggressive state environmental mandates could increase compliance costs for Los Angeles industries.Possible
- California's climate mandates may pressure ConocoPhillips' future operationsCalifornia's climate goals may increase costs and limit future demand for ConocoPhillipsPossible
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Succession of gubernatorial leadership in California involving Gavin Newsom and Jerry Brown.Also in this story
- Gavin Newsom operates within California's political landscape and benefits from minimum wage structures established by Jerry Brown.
- Jerry Brown faced electoral defeat as Pete Wilson succeeded him as governor, leading to Brown appointing Bird to the Supreme Court.
Within Gavin Newsom and Hiram Johnson are related to ongoing political reform issues in California.
The entities involved
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Gavin Newsom
40th governor of California since 2019
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Austrian and American actor, bodybuilder, and politician (born 1947)
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Jerry Brown
Governor of California from 1975 to 1983 and 2011 to 2019 (born 1938)
Related events
- Governors Schwarzenegger and Newsom held a climate leadership summit in Long Beach, discussing EPA standards.
- Trump's executive order is currently being examined by authorities in California.
- Governor Newsom announced new investments for Kern County, California.
- Xavier Becerra announced his candidacy for the governorship, seeking to succeed Gavin Newsom in the leadership of California.
- Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, and Ro Khanna, a U.S. Representative from California, were noted.