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FEATURE: Behind closed doors, California lawmakers can’t agree on cap-and-trade

Published 21:06 on September 5, 2025 / Last updated at 23:09 on September 5, 2025 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada), Insights (Features)

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California’s landmark cap-and-trade programme has proven contentious in the final days of the state legislature, with both chambers yet unable to agree on extending and reforming the state’s emissions trading system.
California’s landmark cap-and-trade programme has proven contentious in the final days of the state legislature, with both chambers yet unable to agree on extending and reforming the state’s emissions trading system.


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