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Climate Change and Community Based Organizations
Prepared by Seth MillerJune 20 2008 for the
Social Equity Caucus
Climate Change and Community Based Organizations
Prepared by Seth MillerJune 20 2008 for the
Social Equity Caucus
I. Overview of Climate Change
II. California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32)
- What Will Be the Role of the Air Districts, Water Districts, Caltrans?
III. What Will Enforcement look like?
IV. What can social justice organizations do?
I. Overview of Climate Change
II. California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32)
- What Will Be the Role of the Air Districts, Water Districts, Caltrans?
III. What Will Enforcement look like?
IV. What can social justice organizations do?
Presentation Overview
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The Science of Climate Change is SOLID…The Science of Climate Change is SOLID…
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but the Science Doesn’t Matter……..
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California• By 2010 reduce to 2000 levels (~69 MMT or 13.1% vs BAU)• By 2020 reduce to 1990 levels (~177 MMT or 30.5% from BAU)• By 2050 reduce 80% below 1990 levels (~677.2 MMT 2050 BAU)
California Business as Usual vs AB 32
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Who Gets To Play In California?
• Electricity - 120 mmtCO2e (25%)– Imports 61, In-State 59– Load based, generator, first seller
• Industrial - 96 mmtCO2e (20%)– Glass, cement, petroleum exp, prod., ref.– Point of combustion and process
• Transportation – 182 mmtCO2e (38%)– Mobile sources, fuels– Fuel producers/importers, wholesalers, manufacturers
• Agriculture/Forestry – 28.2 mmtCO2e (<7%)– Dairies, soil treatment, forest management– Landowner or 3rd party manager
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How will the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) Impact Communities in CA? How will the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) Impact Communities in CA?
STRONG Link between climate change and infrastructure
1. Levees in Central California
2. Highway transportation efficiencies statewide
3. “Smart growth” criteria
4. Construction design criteria and material
5. Alternative energy sources and Low Carbon Fuel
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TRANSPORTATION FACTSTRANSPORTATION FACTS
For one million tons of aggregate hauled, a 25 mile increase in travel distance results in an additional 1,888 MT CO2e annually
Each hour that a truck is idle in traffic results in an additional 14.7 lbs CO2e
Source: Caltrans ClimateChange Report, 2007
For one million tons of aggregate hauled, a 25 mile increase in travel distance results in an additional 1,888 MT CO2e annually
Each hour that a truck is idle in traffic results in an additional 14.7 lbs CO2e
Source: Caltrans ClimateChange Report, 2007
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AB 32 Mandates a Change in Behavior…SMART GROWTH- how we drive, where we live, how we invest in the future…
AB 32 Mandates a Change in Behavior…SMART GROWTH- how we drive, where we live, how we invest in the future…
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ClimatePlan Message: Land Use is a Smart Climate Strategy
ClimatePlan Message: Land Use is a Smart Climate Strategy
Long term GHG reduction benefits: > 50 years
Half of the buildings in 2030 aren't built today
Many co-benefits of smart growth: housing, health, open space, economics.
Long term GHG reduction benefits: > 50 years
Half of the buildings in 2030 aren't built today
Many co-benefits of smart growth: housing, health, open space, economics.
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Climate Action PlayersClimate Action Players
GovernorLegislatureAttorney GeneralClimate Action RegistryWestern Climate InitiativeCal-EPA &Climate Action Team
GovernorLegislatureAttorney GeneralClimate Action RegistryWestern Climate InitiativeCal-EPA &Climate Action Team
ARB, Market Advisory Committee, & Scoping Plan Advisory GroupsPUC & CECCAPCOA & Local Air DistrictsEJ Community & Environmental GroupsAgriculture, Business & Industry
ARB, Market Advisory Committee, & Scoping Plan Advisory GroupsPUC & CECCAPCOA & Local Air DistrictsEJ Community & Environmental GroupsAgriculture, Business & Industry
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CLIMATEPLAN
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ClimatePlan RecommendationsMake sprawl developers pay high GHG mitigation fees (e.g. Indirect Source Rule)
Regional agencies monitor progress and penalize cities not complying with the blueprint (take away the money!)
Assign targets to regions
Regional agencies develop a Carbon Blueprint to achieve the target and track progress
Regions model GHG emissions of proposed developments and transportation projects
Weigh in on see ARB Scoping Plan
ClimatePlan RecommendationsMake sprawl developers pay high GHG mitigation fees (e.g. Indirect Source Rule)
Regional agencies monitor progress and penalize cities not complying with the blueprint (take away the money!)
Assign targets to regions
Regional agencies develop a Carbon Blueprint to achieve the target and track progress
Regions model GHG emissions of proposed developments and transportation projects
Weigh in on see ARB Scoping PlanSocial Equity Caucus Presentation
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CARB Scoping Plan CARB Scoping Plan
June 26: Draft Scoping Plan released
July 17: Public Hearing on Scoping Plan (Sac)
Oct 2: Final Scoping Plan released
Nov 20 (approx): Final Scoping Plan adopted
2009 – 2010: Creation of implementing regulations
January 1, 2011: New regulations take effect
June 26: Draft Scoping Plan released
July 17: Public Hearing on Scoping Plan (Sac)
Oct 2: Final Scoping Plan released
Nov 20 (approx): Final Scoping Plan adopted
2009 – 2010: Creation of implementing regulations
January 1, 2011: New regulations take effect 16
Big Ideas and Climate Change…what is possible? Big Ideas and Climate Change…what is possible?
1. Make rooftops of homes and places of business energy and food producers by applying renewable energy technology (e.g. solar and wind) and urban farming to generate energy.
2. Create self-help and self-reliant islands of energy and food production through regional and city, and neighborhood investments.
•Create “Renewable Investment Districts” and “Clean Tech Zones” where funds would be used to upgrade city and regional planing, regulations, building codes to enable Renewable Investmetnt Districts to be formed .
•Retrofit buildings to advance water recycling system and rainwater collection
•Establish Renewable Investment Districts to assess the engineering feasibility and pay for structural safety, rooftop landscaping, jobs to maintain the renewable energy equipment and rootop gardens, and for the cost of installing net meters to enable people and businesses to profit from the energy produced.
Source: www.BC3SFBAY.orgSource: www.BC3SFBAY.orgJune 20, 2008 17Social Equity Caucus Presentation
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What is the future of Public Policy with regard to social justice and Climate Change?
Regulatory action coming – BE PREPARED
What is the future of Public Policy with regard to social justice and Climate Change?
Regulatory action coming – BE PREPARED
Discussion
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Resources
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Contact
www.ClimatePlanCA.orgwww.climatechange.ca.gov/www.smartgrowthamerica.org/gcindex.html
www.ClimatePlanCA.orgwww.climatechange.ca.gov/www.smartgrowthamerica.org/gcindex.html