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Methane bill includes safeguards for CA dairies

September 7, 2016, Sacramento, CA – A bill to reduce methane emissions from California’s dairies and livestock operations is headed to the governor following its passage on the final day of the state Legislature’s regular session.

SB 1383 would require the state Air Resources Board to begin implementing a strategy to reduce methane emissions 40 percent below 2013 levels by 2030. Implementation would be required no later than Jan. 1, 2018, with regulations to take effect on or after Jan. 1, 2024. READ MORE