Fran Pavley

California Lawmaker Wants The R-Word Out Of State Laws

The Huffington Post | Melissa Jeltsen | Posted 03.08.2012

A state legislator introduced a bill to remove the word "retarded" from California's law books on Wednesday, calling the word outdated and demeaning. ...

California Should Lead Again on Emissions Standards

Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang | Posted 08.27.2011

Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang

By moving ahead with its own rules, California can bolster the administration's negotiating position with the auto industry. If it declines to send a clear signal now, it risks being hobbled for years by whatever weak action Washington chooses.

Future Cars, Now: The Next Steps To Fight Global Warming

Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang | Posted 05.25.2011

Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang

Getting the next generation of cars right isn't just good for the planet. It's good for American jobs. It's good for the economy. It's even good for the carmakers.

"The Nine" Results

Carol Muske-Dukes | Posted 11.17.2011

Carol Muske-Dukes

Thank you to all those who participated in the nomination process to find The Nine -- women chosen by other women as candidates for an international governing body.

California Battles to Ban BPA from Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups and Infant Formula

Lisa Kaas Boyle | Posted 05.25.2011

Lisa Kaas Boyle

You may not be familiar with the chemical bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, but there is an excellent chance that BPA is very familiar with you.

Obama's New California-Based Climate Policy: Six Key Things To Know

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

William Bradley

Obama announced Tuesday that he is making California's standard for greater vehicle fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions the new national standard.

Everybody Wins With Obama's Clean Cars Plan, Including a California Teacher

Frances Beinecke | Posted 05.25.2011

Frances Beinecke

NRDC and other environmental groups have long called for federal regulations of global warming emissions from cars. But it is heartening to see the auto industry finally back such an effort as well.

Obama and the California Way On Climate

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

William Bradley

This president isn't going to sacrifice the environment for short-term economic expedience. In fact, he seems to view environmental progress as key to economic progress.

Obama, Arnold, And The Renewed Climate Change Fight

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

William Bradley

Despite many rumors, don't look for Schwarzenegger in the Obama administration, at least not now, though candidate Obama mentioned him several times as someone he'd like to appoint.