Congressional Republicans are ramping up efforts to undo one of California's most ambitious climate policies: a plan to end the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
Global average temperatures last year were tied for the hottest on record, capping what was also the planet's hottest decade ever recorded, according to new data analysis released Friday.
Governor Newsom hosted a virtual roundtable to bring together world, state, tribal and local leaders on Climate Action Day.
"This is the most impactful step our state can take to fight climate change," the governor said as he announced the executive order.
Twenty-three states have sued to stop the Trump administration from revoking California's authority to set emission standards for cars and trucks.
Sacramento has vowed to fight Washington's attempt to remove the state's higher car emission standards.
