California Assembly bill to extend carbon market fails in late-night vote

Published 11:53 on June 2, 2017  /  Last updated at 12:32 on June 2, 2017  /  Americas, Canada, US

One of two California Assembly bills to extend the state’s carbon market beyond 2020 failed in a late-night vote on Thursday, marking a setback for campaigners pushing to demote the scheme while expanding it to cover air pollutants.
One of two California Assembly bills to extend the state’s carbon market beyond 2020 failed in a late-night vote on Thursday, marking a setback for campaigners pushing to demote the scheme while expanding it to cover air pollutants.


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