December 18, 2023 • 47 mins
Join Matt with Senator Ben Allen this week! He discusses SB54, a key California bill targeting plastic pollution through recycling mandates. He emphasizes collaboration among environmental groups, local governments, and industry for extended plastic producer responsibility.
Senator Allen expresses support for a carbon tax in California! The interview also covers the COP 28 conference and his skepticism because of the influence of fossil fuel producers. Allen warns the roll out of rooftop solar is being threatened by the PUC in California and urges everyone to raise their voices to prevent the utility companies from hurting the rooftop solar roll out.
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