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Berkeley, California, ambitious gas ban faces major setback, raising questions for similar initiatives nationwide
Berkeley's groundbreaking gas ban initiative has hit a major roadblock, leaving many wondering about the future of similar measures in other cities.
In short:
- Berkeley's gas ban, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, has faced resistance from builders and homeowners.
- The city council is reconsidering the ban's scope and timeline, raising doubts about its ultimate success.
- Advocates and policymakers across the country are closely watching this development, as it may impact their efforts to combat climate change through similar measures.
Key quote:
"Cities are extremely motivated to address emissions from their buildings, which are an incredibly important source of climate and health-harming pollution. And I don’t think that this court order can stand in the way of that progress.”"
— Jim Dennison, Sierra Club attorney
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