Communities for a Better Environment
Coverage of Communities for a Better Environment in the Nexus archive.
- California overhauls carbon market — critics say it’s a giveaway to oil
California air regulators approved a controversial overhaul of the state’s carbon market, creating a program that could provide billions in free pollution permits to oil refineries and major polluters. Critics, including environmental groups and lawmakers, argue the changes weaken climate protections and reduce funding for programs like affordable housing and public transit.
- Alameda County supervisors approve new term sheet for sale of Coliseum property
Alameda County supervisors approved a non-binding term sheet for the sale of the Oakland Coliseum property to the Oakland Acquisition Company (OAC), an affiliate of the African American Sports and Entertainment Group. Key terms include a $115 million buy-sell agreement for half the site, environmental indemnification exemptions, and a June 30 closing deadline, though negotiations over environmental provisions remain ongoing.