By Jenesse Miller
With a dedication that may not immediately be associated with his job description as the state’s chief fiscal officer, Controller John Chiang has been a leader in the fight to safeguard California’s environment.
Controller Chiang ha…
By Jenesse Miller
One of my favorite movies is Groundhog Day, where Bill Murray’s weatherman character is trapped living the same day over and over again. But one of my least-favorite real-life versions of Groundhog Day–where several interest groups t…
By Jenesse MillerCalifornia League of Conservation Voters
It’s time for the state of California to follow the lead of more than 50 of our cities and dump the plastic bag.
Named by Guinness World Records as “the most ubiquitous consumer item in the worl…
By Jenesse MillerCalifornia League of Conservation Voters
Do you want the good news first, or the bad news?
I’m a “good news first” kind of person, so here it is: The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it is now illegal for baby bottl…
By Jenesse MillerCalifornia League of Conservation Voters
Do you want the good news first, or the bad news?
I’m a “good news first” kind of person, so here it is: The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it is now illegal for baby bottl…
By Jenesse MillerCalifornia League of Conservation Voters
The writing is on the wall: we’re going to beat the chemical industry in California’s fight over toxic flame retardants.
For years, advocates for Californians’ health and environment have worked…
By Jenesse Miller California League of Conservation Voters
At first, I thought it was a bad April Fool’s joke: A bill requiring warnings on all reusable bags?
Unfortunately, it’s not a bad joke, but a very bad policy proposal. State Senator Tony Strick…